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Thursday, June 29, 2006

Government Takes a New Look at Media Ownership


When the government's attempt to relax media ownership rules was defeated in court two years ago, some hailed it as a victory against putting too much power in the hands of too few media lords. Now, the government is taking up the issue again, but the media landscape is radically different. (Washington Post, Thursday)

The unasked question: How does the state foster concentration?

FEE Timely Classic
Freedom of the Press by Gary McGath