Kerry Presses FCC on 60 Minutes Siegelman Blackout

[Democrafty]

Just saw this while looking at the TPM link beachmom kindly posted in her thread:

Did CBS Alabama affiliate WHNT just have really rotten luck with its equipment during 60 Minutes' segment on ex-Gov. Don Siegelman (D), or did the station actually try to censor the story on Republicans' alleged attempts to use the Justice Department to take out a political opponent?

Michael Copps, a Dem appointee on the Federal Communications Commission, has already begun pushing for an investigation. Chairman Kevin Martin has been noncommittal.

But Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), who sits on the Senate Commerce Committee, wants Martin to know that he'll be keeping an eye on things. In a letter to Martin today, he asks that Martin share whatever findings emerge from an investigation, and adds "I will be monitoring this situation closely."

More at the link: http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/03/kerry_presses_fcc_on_60_minute.php

Also, a pic. We've seen it before, but JK's smiling face made this morning just a little bit better for me!

[Luftmensch067]

1. Thanks for posting!

That's one of my favorite pictures and it always cheers me up! And bless JK for standing for justice and oversight, ALWAYS.

[Democrafty]

4. NP. I am always so happy to see

the attention that his oversight brings to these matters!

[beachmom]

2. Thanks for posting. It would also be a good diary, but I am currently

being troll rated on DailyKos and told I represent everything wrong with the site, so I think I'll lay low for a while.

[Democrafty]

3. Oh, gosh, I'm sorry to hear that!

I guess you're doing something right, if you managed to piss some people off!

[karynnj]

5. WTF? You're one of the best, most moderate people there.

[beachmom]

6. Well, there are still good diaries to get involved in. Obama bloggers

are coming out strong today against Clinton's culture of corruption:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/3/5/15316/82960/782/449767

Um, BLM -- your services may be needed on DailyKos for the next 7 weeks.

[blm]

7. Don't ever let the powerprotectors get you down.

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