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Quantcast By BILL THEOBALD, Gannett Washington Bureau Radio stations would be required to pay performers when their songs are played under legislation approved Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. The contentious legislation, which pits the recording industry against broadcasters, is now eligible for consideration by the full House. The vote was 21-9. Rep. Marsh Blackburn, R-Brentwood, is an original sponsor of the bill as is Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, a member of the Judiciary Committee who voted for the legislation. Proponents argue that performers are due compensation for their work. Opponents argue that airing music provides free promotion and that making radio stations pay royalties could cause some to go out of business. At stake is an estimated $2 billion to $7 billion per year in royalties. *********************************** * POST TO MEDIANEWS@ETSKYWARN.NET * *********************************** Medianews mailing list Medianews@etskywarn.net http://lists.etskywarn.net/mailman/listinfo/medianews
