Feds Study Commercial Speech

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There were strong signs last week of just how far the federal government might go in curbing commercial speech to protect children.

The Federal Trade Commission released a second report on media violence, saying the entertainment industry must do more to control the content of its marketing to children. In response, Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., introduced a bill that would allow the FTC to charge entertainment companies with deceptive ad practices and issue fines if they advertise adult-rated content in media targeted at minors.

Separately,



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