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« Blogging for Democracy | Main | Digital Freedom Update: It's a Person-al Thing » May 14, 2003Digital Freedom UpdateHere's the latest news on the cable industry-backed anti-consumer legislation known as HB 457 and SB 213, courtesy of the Tennessee Digital Freedom Network: The House Budget Subcommittee hearing on HB457 has been deferred until next Wednesday, May 21st. Quite a few members of our group showed up for the hearing, and soon after it began, [Rep. Rob] Briley requested that his two bills be rolled for one week, and that was granted. So, it looks like another long lunch next Wednesday for some very tired volunteers. Remember, all rules have been suspended, so this schedule may change quickly and dramatically. Please do all you can to stay informed, and to keep the rest of us informed!The question remains, why is The Tennessean - or, for that matter, the Memphis Commercial-Appeal, Knoxville News Sentinel, Chattanooga Times-Free Press and other papers across the state - not covering this important issue? Are they waiting until the legislation is passed before giving their readers a full explanation of the rights they've just lost? UPDATE: Well, The Tennessean appears to have a good excuse. They were busy covering the all-important NASCAR license plates legislation. Posted in Internet & Technology
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