Media Execs Get Earful on Lyrics at House Hearing

MEDIA EXECS GET EARFUL ON LYRICS AT HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
The House Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing Tuesday on degrading images in the media. It was chaired by Rep Bobby Rush (D-IL). Most of the members of the committee said they were looking for constructive dialog and talked of their respect for the First Amendment. Chairman Rush said it was not a "head-hunting" expedition. But along with those industry witnesses who pointed out that Elvis and The Beatles had been branded "devil music" were those, like Joseph Pitts (R-PA), who invoked lead-painted toys, cigarette manufacturers and Columbine in his assessment of the situation.
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