Douglas C. Mills

Executive Vice President

Media Research Center

Just last week I shared with you how more than 100,000 of your petitions opposing the Fairness Doctrine were delivered to key Congressional offices including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

In total, more than 135,000 concerned Americans have signed the petition demanding Radio Independence now and for generations to come.

I'm still stunned that Speaker Pelosi admitted that she wanted to revive the "Fairness Doctrine"-- essentially saying that she supports government censorship of free speech!

Almost as egregious is Congressional leadership’s continued refusal to allow the Broadcaster Freedom Act to be brought to the floor of the House for an up-or-down vote.

They don't want any bill that would permanently ban the "Fairness Doctrine" to see the light of day.

If we want to forever end the threat of the "Fairness Doctrine", it is up to us to continue increasing pressure until the Broadcaster Freedom Act is brought to the floor for an up or down vote.

All members of Congress must be tasked to go on record as to whether or not they support freedom of speech on the airwaves.

Here's how you can make an impact on this critical issue over the next few days:

  +Action Item #1--Call Nancy Pelosi's office

Speaker Pelosi has made her intentions clear. Now it's our turn.

Take a few moments to call her office asking her to bring the "Broadcaster Freedom Act" (H.R. 2905) to the floor for an up-or-down vote.

Here is her contact information: 202/225-4965

        ++ 200,000 Petitions Needed in 7 Days

Patrick, in addition to your calls, we want to deliver even more

petitions as soon as we surpass the 200,000 mark.

We need your help to rally an additional 65,000 citizen signers!

Please forward this important message to 20-30 friends urging them to sign our petition by clicking here:

http://www.mrcaction.org/r.asp?u=8890&PID=16820806

Just days ago, our team rallied nearly 40,000 signers in just a matter of hours! I believe we can realize a similar response as citizens are made aware of what we stand to lose if the "Fairness Doctrine" is revived!

Given the fact that Congress adjourns at the end of July for a month long recess and when they return in the fall their primary focus will be on re-election, it is essential that we move quickly to bring the Broadcaster Freedom Act to the floor.

Please forward this message immediately, and continue doing so until we reach our goal!

Thank you for standing with the MRC Action Team to protect our right to free speech.

Douglas C. Mills

Executive Vice President

Media Research Center

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