John Conyers

Proposed AT&T Merger Made for Strange Bedfellows

Stevie Converse — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:01:48 -0400

Full article: National Journal
Josh Smith
The Justice Department’s announcement that it would sue to stop AT&T's merger with T-Mobile may be only the beginning of a major legal fight, but reaction to the news highlighted the sometimes unusual divisions and alliances that have marked debate over the deal.

Rep. Conyers Wants to Clairfy Termination Rights Under Copyright Law

Stevie Converse — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:44:35 -0400

Full article: TechDirt
Mike Masnick
With all the talk of musicians and their contested termination rights lately (as well as a few early cases about termination rights), it appears that Congress is starting to pay attention. Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) has stepped up to say that Congress should clarify termination rights.

The Best Comedy Is Rooted in the Truth (or Maybe Absurdity)

Stevie Converse — Fri, 27 May 2011 09:15:28 -0400

Full article: IT World
Chris Nerney
The laugh lines were flying during Thursday's hearing in Washington regarding No. 2 U.S. mobile carrier AT&T's proposed $39 billion acquisition of No. 4 T-Mobile USA, though not all of them were intentionally funny. The chief executives were back before the House Judiciary Committee's competition subcommittee to answer questions about the deal.

Radio One Gets Heat for No-Show at House Hearing

Stevie Converse — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:26:12 -0400

Full article: Music Industry News
Radio One, the largest U.S. minority-owned media company, came under fire from the House Judiciary Committee for refusing to testify at a hearing billed as a forum to examine plummeting advertising revenues, increased media consolidation and pending legislation that would end a long-standing copyright royalty exemption for over-the-air radio, which broadcasters oppose.

Airplay Royalties to Be Discussed in Detroit Meeting

Stevie Converse — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:05:03 -0400

Full article: Radio Online
Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), a proponent of the Performance Rights Act that would levy royalties on terrestrial radio for local airplay, will hold a town hall meeting in Detroit to discuss the controversial proposed bill.

Conyers Defends Radio Bill Amid Protests

Stevie Converse — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:57:43 -0400

Full article: National Journal
Andrew Noyes
Amid protests by black radio stations back home in Detroit and growing opposition on Capitol Hill, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) is stressing important carve-outs in a bill he introduced that would end a long-standing royalty exemption for AM and FM broadcasters.

Good News for Internet Freedom

Stevie Converse — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:36:45 -0400

Full article: A-List Magazine
Ann Brown

Democracy and the Web

Stevie Converse — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:09:19 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Cable and telecommunications companies are fighting Net Neutrality with lobbyists and campaign contributions, but these special interests should not be allowed to set Internet policy. It is the job of Congress to protect the Internet’s democratic form.

Senate Prepares to Zap Net-Throttling ISPs

Stevie Converse — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:18:13 -0400

Full article: TelecomTV
Andrew Beutmueller

Will Antitrust Law Save Net Neutrality?

Stevie Converse — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:07:53 -0400

Full article: Consumer Affairs
Martin H. Bosworth