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Dick Durbin: “What is the Senator's response if the marketplace fails to provide? What if it doesn't provide the opportunity to hear…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2007
What is the Senator's response if the marketplace fails to provide? What if it doesn't provide the opportunity to hear both points of view? Since people who are seeking the licenses are using America's airwaves, does the Government, speaking for the people of this country, have any interest at that point to step in and make sure there is a fair and balanced approach to the information given to the American people?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the role of government in ensuring fair media representation during a Senate debate.

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