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Free Press Action has come up with a plan that, if adopted by Congress, could go a long way toward saving local journalism.

The HEROES Act released by House Democratic leadership contains measures to extend the federal Paycheck Protection Program to chain-owned media.

Free Press says its policy proposals will help save local journalism and put thousands of reporters back to work during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

The bill from Sens. Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders and Ron Wyden would put a moratorium on internet and phone shutoffs during the national health emergency.

Free Press Action unveiled a proposal to provide crucial financial relief to newsrooms and reporters while envisioning a more sustainable future for the industry.

WASHINGTON — On Monday, Free Press Action released a series of policies that Congress should adopt to save local journalism during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

The FCC’s decision to repeal Net Neutrality and abdicate its authority over broadband providers has impacted what it can do during the pandemic.

The bill exempts data-collection entities from privacy-protection requirements under the Communications Act and preempts similar state-level privacy-protection laws.

Advocacy group Free Press, which fought against the Sinclair/Tribune merger, said the $48-million fine “is far too small for such a dishonest broker.”

The agreement will end three investigations into the broadcaster, including the charge that it misled the agency during its failed merger with Tribune Media.