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Issue 335—December 21, 2007   

Bill Introduced: Performance Rights Act

H.R. 4789 was introduced on December 18, 2007, in the House of Representatives: “To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.” (Read bill text).

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January 1, 2008

Effective date of specialty station list published on October 23, 2007 (more)

January 1

Effective date of royalty rate adjustment for satellite carriers (more)

February 11

Due date for comments on cable systems issues (more)

March 26

Due date for reply comments on cable systems issues (more)

 

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