06 Aug 2007
SoundExchange, Caught Lobbying, Says Lobbying Bar Does Not Apply

What? The music biz is trying to stretch the rules to their own advantage? I'm shocked, shocked, I tell you!

The collection agency for webcasting royalties has joined the political fight to force traditional radio stations to pay performance broadcast fees -- a move that could expand its power enormously -- despite statutory restrictions that appear to bar the group from lobbying.

(link) [Wired Top Stories]

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