Radio Royalty Fees Have Uphill Battle

The music industry may have a tough time getting Congress to pass any legislation that would levy performance fees on radio and TV broadcasters for air play. More than half of the members of the House of Representatives have signed on to the National Association of Broadcasters-sponsored resolution opposing House legislation that would clear the way for such fees.

As of Tuesday (June 24) 219 of the 435 House members signed on to Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.

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