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Post by Michael-Andros Trueheart on Jun 22, 2007 17:33:43 GMT -5
Webcasters Unite Newsletter If you have'nt been to webcastersunite.net recently things are happening! Be sure to check in regularly to stay up to date on whats going on and what you can do. News Flash Reads: 0 News Flash - The House Commitee on Small Business -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From a U.S. House media advisory: "The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled 'Assessing the Impact of the Copyright Royalty Board Decision to Increase Royalty Rates on Recording Artists and Webcasters.' Small Webcasters that provide daily music entertainment to individuals nationwide will be at risk of going silent on July 15, after an increase in royalty rates from the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) comes into effect. "The hearing will examine the decision to raise rates, the impact it will have on Internet Radio, and the challenges of providing fair compensation for copyright owners while maintaining a business environment that allow small Webcasters to thrive. "The committee will hear testimony from various Internet Radio outlets, as well as music artists that stand on both sides of the issue... "When: Thursday, June 28 10 a.m. Where: 2360 Rayburn House Office Building" Source: R.A.I.N. Radio and Internet Newsletter - Webcasters Unite Staff
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