House Increases Indecency Fines
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The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a dramatic increase in fines for indecent programming, rejecting criticism the penalties will stifle free speech and homogenize radio and TV broadcasts.
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Lawmakers charged with enforcing ethics in the U.S. House of Representatives met on Thursday to begin an investigation of a sex scandal that has ensnared top Republicans and could harm their chances of keeping control of Congress in the November 7 elections.
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Controversial bills proposed new penalties (including jail time) for copyright violations.
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The US House of Representatives yesterday passed a bill that will make it illegal to use peer-to-peer networks such as Kazaa to share copyrighted works over the internet.
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Republican U.S. House leaders faced mounting pressure over a congressional sex scandal on Tuesday, with Speaker Dennis Hastert rejecting calls to step down for his handling of sexual messages sent to teen-age boys by Rep. Mark Foley.
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Using video cameras to record films in movie theaters would become a federal crime punishable by up to six years in prison under a bill passed yesterday by the House.
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WASHINGTON - Federal regulators on Wednesday proposed a $220,000 indecency fine against the owner of two Kansas radio stations for broadcasting a "Naked Twister" game with local strippers and graphic interviews with porn stars.
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A resolution that urges the United States Congress to take action to help stop children and employees from accessing Internet pornography passed the House with unanimous approval Tuesday.  Sponsoring Rep.
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House of Representatives Republican leaders faced growing pressure over a congressional sex scandal on Tuesday, with Speaker Dennis Hastert rejecting calls to step down amid Republican fears about the potential fallout in November's fight for control of Congress.
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Supporters say the new ordinance aims to curb indecent behavior while opponents say it infringes on freedom of personal expression.
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Proposed law suggests fines, jail sentences for guilty parties.
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So much for a swinging lifestyle: US regulators have proposed a record fine of nearly $1.2 million against Fox Broadcasting for alleged indecency in an episode of its Married by America reality show.
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California officials fined two adult film companies more than &#36;30,000 each for allowing actors to perform without using condoms, the first time the state has taken such action.
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The US House of Representatives approved legislation Tuesday night that could put some peer-to-peer (define) file swappers in jail for up to five years.
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation to hike fines to as much as &#36;500,000 on broadcasters and entertainers who violate decency limits on the air.
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The US House of Representatives was forced to pass a temporary measure keeping the government open on Wednesday after one embarrassing clause allowing lawmakers to see
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The US House of Representatives passed a second spyware bill on Thursday adding more teeth to a previously passed spyware bill that included fines for offenders.