Television Broadcasting and the European Community: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, First Session, July 26, 1989U.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 113 pages |
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Page 11 - The products of the territory of any contracting party imported into the territory of any other contracting party shall be accorded treatment no less favorable than that accorded to like products of national origin in respect of all laws, regulations and requirements affecting their internal sale, offering for sale, purchase, transportation, distribution or use.
Page 51 - We should not focus exclusively on matters of economics. This issue involves not just entertainment, but also ideas. American films and TV shows are just that, American. They show our country and what it stands for, from our highest ideals to our gravest challenges.
Page 63 - Cultural objectives 1. Each transmitting Party shall ensure, where practicable and by appropriate means, that broadcasters reserve for European works a majority proportion of their transmission time, excluding the time appointed to news, sports events, games, advertising and teletext services.
Page 71 - The gentleman's time has expired. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Fields. Mr. FIELDS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will try to be very brief so we can move forward and hear the report.
Page 104 - the greatest star may be cheered for a home run today and then, on the very next day, be booed if he strikes out." He paused, then said in a strong, clear voice, "That's the way it is, and that's the way it should be. Freedom of speech"— and he pointed to the flag flying overhead— "is guaranteed by that emblem up there.
Page 4 - Chairman thank you for holding today's hearing and I look forward to hearing the testimony of the witnesses.
Page 1 - The subcommittee met, pursuant to notice, at 9:40 am, in room 2322, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Edward J. Markey (chairman) presiding. Mr. MARKEY. Good morning and welcome to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Page 30 - State shall ensure that all television broadcasts transmitted - by broadcasters under its jurisdiction, or - by broadcasters who, while not being under the jurisdiction of any Member State, make use of a frequency or a satellite capacity granted by, or a satellite up-link situated in, that Member State, comply with the law applicable to broadcasts intended for the public in that Member State.
Page 18 - Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to be with you today to discuss...
Page 88 - Freedoms, constitutes one of the essential principles of a democratic society and one of the basic conditions for its progress and for the development of every human being; Reaffirming their commitment to the principles of the free flow of information and ideas and the independence of broadcasters...