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Old 2006-07-26, 07:51 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by walrus
Since 4472 affects more than just this industry, I seriously doubt Bush will ever sign it. It also affects both the entertainment and broadcast industries and with Fox already having stated they are opposed to it, do you really think the GOP will risk upsetting their propaganda machine? If Bush did sign it, it would immediately go to the courts so even then there would be plenty of time to prepare. To worry about it now seems pretty premature to me, but what do I know, I'm just a blogger! Oh, who also happens to work in the broadcast and entertainment industries...I'd be screwed!
Exceptions have already been carved out for Hollywood. Mainstream producers get to make an appointment in advance to show their records (no surprise snap inspections) and there are no actual penalties for their non-compliance.
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