Telecommunications Policy
1995-08-05T03:49:00-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/f24/19950805040730001.jpgIn an excerpt, members debated an amendment which would develop a ratings system for TV programs, much like the one for movies. In addition to the ratings system, the amendment would require that all TV’s contain an electronic chip, called a "V-chip", which would allow people to block out certain TV programs. The amendment was part of a larger telecommunications bill approved today. The bill also covers cable TV rates, cable and broadcast station ownership and telephone service and competition.
In an excerpt, members debated an amendment which would develop a ratings system for TV programs, much like the one for movies. In addition to… read more
In an excerpt, members debated an amendment which would develop a ratings system for TV programs, much like the one for movies. In addition to the ratings system, the amendment would require that all TV’s contain an electronic chip, called a "V-chip", which would allow people to block out certain TV programs. The amendment was part of a larger telecommunications bill approved today. The bill also covers cable TV rates, cable and broadcast station ownership and telephone service and competition. close
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- Dick Armey U.S. Representative [R] Texas
- Dan Burton U.S. Representative [R] Indiana
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