Congress Takes On Hip-Hop
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awmakers, music industry executives and rappers disagreed Tuesday over who was to blame for sexist and degrading language in hip-hop music but united in opposing government censorship as a solution
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The window for Congressional earmarks is open once again as lawmakers from both parties are inviting constituents and lobbyists to recommend pet projects.
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Congressional lawmakers are taking a cue from Hollywood with an aim to beef up penalties against people who illegally swap copyrighted movies and songs over the Internet. Meanwhile, lawmakers also are targeting spyware and hackers with the threat of jail time for evil cyberspace deeds.
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WASHINGTON -- With an eye on peer-to-peer networks, the US House Judiciary Committee approved legislation Wednesday criminalizing some acts of copyright infringement.
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Congressional move to easing digital copying would "legalize hacking," say music labels.
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Young Arabs are turning to hip hop to express their feelings about  conflicts in the Middle East
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The battle against Internet piracy could shift in earnest to Capitol Hill and further into the homes of individual consumers as the recording industry
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The rapper Nas and Universal draw fire from a state assemblyman and civil rights activists.
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Giving âinspirationalâ a good name, Matt Ruskinâs vibrant and soulful documentary âThe Hip Hop Projectâ sets its universal message to an inner-city beat.
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Like many schoolchildren, members of Congress were due back at their desks Tuesday after a summer break. Unlike the students, lawmakers will immediately face major tests: on Iraq, children's health care, a home mortgage crisis and the budget.
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NEW YORK (Billboard) - A surprising new court ruling could  have a profound impact on the use of samples in hip-hop and  other recordings.
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Maybe they should call it the Rap & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Two congressional committees are scheduled this week to consider a bill giving the District its first full vote in the House, and senior Democrats hope to pass it in the House and send it to the Senate this month.
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Republicans controlling Congress will focus on traditional strong suits of national defense and battling terrorism in a brief pre-election session that's a prelude to the battle for control of Capitol Hill.
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African Americans in Congress are weighing whether to shift support from Clinton to Obama.
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Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, is working to make friends in Congress.
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Several proposals are under consideration that should produce a lively floor fight.