From: Free Press

FCC Tricks the Public to Treat Big Media

Is FCC Chairman Kevin Martin trying to trick the people of Washington, D.C.?

Late last night, the chairman announced a "public" hearing at FCC headquarters on Oct. 31 on how consolidation impacts local media. He gave the public just a few days' notice, hoping they won't find out or show up.

Will you be there?

We need to send a strong message to Martin: We don't want more media consolidation -- and we will be heard.

FCC Public Hearing on Media Localism
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 31
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (come early to sign up to testify)
Location: FCC Headquarters
445 12th Street SW
Washington, D.C.
More Information: www.stopbigmedia.com/=dc

The announcement of this hearing comes after revelations that Chairman Martin is trying to sneak through a massive giveaway to Big Media before the end of the year. There's already too much power in the hands of too few -- and it's time that the FCC listened to you!

Let Chairman Martin hear your voice!

This hearing is a rare chance to participate directly in media policies that serve your local community. And because it's happening in D.C., a big public turnout at this event will put media issues -- and the FCC's corrupt process -- in the national spotlight.

Make your voice heard: Testify at the hearing, participate in the rally outside the FCC, and help shape the future of media!

See you on Halloween!

Josh Stearns
Campaign Coordinator
Free Press
www.freepress.net
www.stopbigmedia.com