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Mr. Voinovich,

I know this is currently a House issue, but I would like to call your attention to H.R. 2060, The Internet Radio Equality Act.

This issue may seem trivial, but it sets a precedent for stifling independent sources of media and news with unreasonable entry fees. While you are currently news-worthy as a Senator, imagine returning to private life and the potential impact. Many injustices are only righted by calling attention to them.

Effectively closing off internet radio shuts off one more source of independent information when the majority of sources were already drying up.

To deal with the issue from a sheerly musical stand point: I don't know how much time you're spending in Cincinnati lately, but you can tell how many minutes past the hour it is by what song is playing at the majority of radio stations. This contributes to many fleeing to internet radio.

I have been led to believe that the New America is about equality of opportunity, not necessarily of outcomes. If the terrestrial radio stations are concerned about audience erosion, product improvement would be the place to focus, not eliminating competition.

While I may not be I donor, I have certainly never failed in my duty to vote and remind others to do so.

Thank you for your time.

Kristy


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