Washington's Hidden Persuaders

The nation's capital has never been more critical to the media, entertainment and telecommunications industries. Nearly every sector is facing new legislation or regulation that will have dramatic impact on the bottom line and on the ability to keep up with competition. At once, Congress, the F...

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Published in:Broadcasting & Cable 2005-06, Vol.135 (26), p.1
Main Author: McConnell, Bill
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Debates
Internet access
Legislation
Lobbying
Lobbyists
Manypeople
Media
Partisanship
Political finance
Political power
Power
Telecommunications industry
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Summary:The nation's capital has never been more critical to the media, entertainment and telecommunications industries. Nearly every sector is facing new legislation or regulation that will have dramatic impact on the bottom line and on the ability to keep up with competition. At once, Congress, the FCC and the courts are moving to conclude within the next year or so battles over such issues as media ownership, Internet access, campaign-finance reform, phone companies' video service, the transition to digital television, home recording rights and broadcast indecency. A list is presented of the 10 most powerful decision-makers who are shaping media policy and setting the tone for telecommunications debate in Washington. For example, Richard Russell, Senior Director for Technology and Telecommunications, National Economic Council, is President Bush's in-house advisor on telecom issues. His priority is making sure fights over details don't bog down the White House's main priority: spreading the new technologies as quickly as possible.
ISSN:1068-6827