August 4, 1995

Telecommunications Policy

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

Edward J. Markey U.S. Representative [D] Massachusetts
L. William Paxon U.S. Representative [R] New York

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Program ID:: 66528-1
Category:: House Highlight
Format:: House Highlight
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Aug 04, 1995 | 11:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Aug 06, 1995 | 5:08pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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Aug 04, 1995 | 11:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Aug 05, 1995 | 3:49am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Aug 06, 1995 | 5:08pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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