Hill urges copyright deal.(regulations surrounding copying of television broadcasts)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, March, 2001 by Albiniak, Paige

Tauzin advises content community to be more forthcoming; Boucher suggests 'watermark' bill Lawmakers last week indicated their willingness to get in the middle of stalled negotiations between copyright holders and consumer electronics manufacturers about how free over-the-air broadcasts will be protected in the digital age.

"The message is strong," said House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin (R-La.) at the Consumer Electronics Association's Digital Download conference in Washington. "Solve this problem if you can. Don't make us solve it for you." "I'm urging that the content community be a little more forthcoming in these negotiations," said Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) during a luncheon speech to the same conference. ...

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