Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the Senate's Vote to Reverse the FCC's Media Consolidation Rules

May 15, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the Senate passed a measure introduced by Senator Byron Dorgan to reverse the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) ruling to expand media consolidation. Senator Obama is a co-sponsor of this legislation.

Today the Senate stood up to Washington special interests by voting to reverse the FCC's disappointing media consolidation rules that I have fought against. Our nation's media market must reflect the diverse voices of our population, and it is essential that the FCC promotes the public interest and diversity in ownership.

I commend Senator Dorgan for his leadership in moving this bill through the Senate, and I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to expeditiously pass this legislation.

Source: Senator Barack Obama

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