Help support internet radio!

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Today I received this e-mail asking for my support to help finalize negotiations to keep internet radio around. If you use or support internet radio, read this email and follow the instructions. If you don't live in FL, you can find the numbers to reach your state's senators at http://www. senate. gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm. cfm



Here's the email:

Hi, it's Tim from Pandora;

Today, thanks to the extraordinary support of many Pandora listeners, we took a giant step forward when the House of Representatives supported Pandora and Internet radio and passed the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008. Now we need your help so that the Senate will pass it also - and quickly... The finish line is in sight!

After a yearlong negotiation, Pandora, SoundExchange and the RIAA are finally optimistic about reaching an agreement on royalties that would save Pandora and Internet radio. The legislation would give us the extra time we need to finalize the deal.


Please call your Senators Monday morning starting at 9:00 (Eastern) and ask them to support the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.


The person who answers the phone in your Senator's office may ask for the bill number - it's H.R. 7084 (if they ask for a Senate bill number, you can assure them that in this unusual case, the Senate is actually voting on the House bill number).


Senator Mel Martinez: (202) 224-3041

Senator Bill Nelson: (202) 224-5274

If the phone is busy, please try again until you get through. These calls really do make a difference.


Thanks so much for you ongoing support.


Tim



Well, that's it! I hope you all call and help spread the message to keep internet radio around!