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MEMPHIS — FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps tonight challenged thousands gathered at the National Conference for Media Reform to enact a new “American Media Contract,” calling for citizens to stand up and “get rid of the bad old rules that got us into this mess in the first place.”

MEMPHIS — FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein tonight told the thousands of people gathered at the National Conference for Media Reform to bury any attempts by the FCC to roll back media ownership rules “six feet deep.”

WASHINGTON —Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 yesterday, directing the Federal Communications Commission to move quickly to free up valuable but unused broadcast airwaves – known as “white spaces” — which could then be used for unlicensed, wireless broadband.

MEMPHIS — The 2007 National Conference for Media Reform — a landmark event filled with rousing speeches, musical performances, provocative panels and instructive workshops — promises to put reforming America’s media system in the national spotlight.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) introduced the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2007 today, reopening the debate in Congress over Net Neutrality - the fundamental principle that prevents Internet service providers from discriminating online.

MEMPHIS — Riding a wave of unprecedented activism and interest around media issues, the 2007 National Conference for Media Reform — hosted by Free Press — will kick off this week in Memphis.

WHAT: 2007 National Conference for Media Reform
WHERE: Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
WHEN: Jan. 12-14, 2007

MEMPHIS - On Jan. 12-14, nearly 2,500 people from across the country will flock to Memphis for the National Conference for Media Reform - for an extraordinary weekend event showcasing the growing movement to a more accountable, democratic and diverse media.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission today approved the $85 billion merger of AT&T and BellSouth. In a victory for advocates of Internet freedom, the terms of the deal include strict protections for Network Neutrality and concessions that will lower the cost of Internet access.

WASHINGTON - In a letter of commitment filed with the Federal Communications Commission tonight, AT&T officials agreed to adhere to strict Network Neutrality and guarantee low-cost DSL access for 30 months if allowed to complete an $85 billion merger with BellSouth. Free Press, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America made the following statements:

WASHINGTON — In response to Commissioner Robert McDowell’s decision to recuse himself from voting on the proposed multibillion-dollar merger of AT&T and BellSouth, Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver made the following statement: