Finestone hopes to give non-profit groups a stronger voice in broadcast proceedings
News | 07/19/2000 4:00 am EDT
Senator Sheila Finestone has introduced an amendment to the Broadcasting Act that, if approved, would provide financial assistance to consumer groups that intervene in broadcast proceedings. Bill S-24 moved into second reading on June 29. Below is below is an edited transcript of Finestone’s comments to the Senate on that day.
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