The House voted to increase FCC fines to $500,000. If this passes the Senate, not only will Howard Stern be fined outrageous amounts, but Al Franken or Janeane Garafalo might, too.
Al Franken is planning to do an X-rated version of Strom Thurmond speaking from the grave as a bit on his radio show. The FCC may find that bit "indecent."
You can call your Senators for free at:
1-800-839-5276
sample phone words:
Hello, can I speak to the office of Senator ___.
Hello, can I speak with someone about the FCC?
Please give a message to Senator _____ to vote against increasing FCC fines. Increasing FCC fines would hurt freedom of speech.
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