Congress considers bill to make radio

While radio does pay a fee to songwriters, it pays no performance rights fee, in contrast to just about every other developed country on the planet. The broadcasters argue that they are providing free advertising to musicians, who then make money from touring and record sales. Full Story »

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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

This piece, though seemingly a news report, is quite bias in favor of the artists/RIAA on this issue. It is informative, and the comparative analysis with other countries and mediums is helpful, but some of the language is needlessly one-sided.

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