Senators endorse broadcast flag plan

Iria · Jun 28, 2006, 01:56 AM

Source: News.com
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WASHINGTON--A legislative proposal to revive a controversial anti-copying system known as the "broadcast flag" cleared a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday despite misgivings from some senators.

During a day of debate on a wide-ranging communications bill, members of the Senate Commerce Committee endorsed the idea of requiring digital TV receivers to restrict redistribution--particularly over the Internet--of over-the-air broadcasts. The measure would also allow for similar rules, or an "audio flag," for digital radio receivers.

Jun 28, 2006, 01:56 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Senators endorse broadcast flag plan Source: News.com ___________ WASHINGTON--A legislative proposal to revive a controversial anti-copying system known as the "broadcast flag" cleared a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday despite misgivings from some senators. During a day of debate on a wide-ranging communications bill, members of the Senate Commerce Committee endorsed the idea of requiring digital TV receivers to restrict redistribution--particularly over the Internet--of over-the-air broadcasts. The measure would also allow for similar rules, or an "audio flag," for digital radio receivers.