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Henry Waxman: “Congress has an important role to play in ensuring that singers, songwriters, and other musicians are compensated fairly…”

On the recordJune 5, 2012
Congress has an important role to play in ensuring that singers, songwriters, and other musicians are compensated fairly both through combating online piracy and ensuring an equitable licensing and royalty system.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman highlights Congress's responsibility to protect musicians' rights and compensation.

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