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06-07-2006, 11:10 PM
UPDATE 1-US Congress sends Bush bill hiking indecency fines | Reuters.com (http://today.reuters.com/investing/financeArticle.aspx?type=governmentFilingsNews&storyID=2006-06-07T213916Z_01_N07212155_RTRIDST_0_MEDIA-DECENCY-CONGRESS-UPDATE-1.XML): "WASHINGTON, June 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress on Wednesday sent President George W. Bush a bill to boost fines tenfold to $325,000 on broadcast television and radio stations that violate decency standards, a victory for conservative groups.
The legislation, which Bush is expected to sign, caps fines at $3 million for continuing violations. The House approved it by a 379 to 35 vote on Wednesday, while the Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent last month.
The punishment was less than groups like the Christian Coalition and Parents Television Council had sought, but the passage of the bill could help bolster support for Republicans who are facing tough re-election races in November.
The current maximum fine is $32,500 per violation."
This should be called the Janet Jackson law because it's all her fault for showing her booby during the Superbowl.
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The legislation, which Bush is expected to sign, caps fines at $3 million for continuing violations. The House approved it by a 379 to 35 vote on Wednesday, while the Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent last month.
The punishment was less than groups like the Christian Coalition and Parents Television Council had sought, but the passage of the bill could help bolster support for Republicans who are facing tough re-election races in November.
The current maximum fine is $32,500 per violation."
This should be called the Janet Jackson law because it's all her fault for showing her booby during the Superbowl.
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