Republicans Want to Bring "Indecency" Legislation to Senate Floor
On his second attempt this month, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) is attempting to bring broadcast "indecency" legislation to the Senate floor.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kansas), a staunch social conservative. The bill, if enacted, will increase the fines on broadcasters for airing indecent material from $32,500 to $325,000.
Some Republicans don't think the "indecency" legislation goes far enough. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) of Bridge to Nowhere fame, is considering whether to introduce similar penalties for cable television.
Social conservative groups like the Family Research Council are pushing for increased broadcast indecency fines. Support from social conservative groups has become increasingly important to Republican candidates.
On his second attempt this month, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) is attempting to bring broadcast "indecency" legislation to the Senate floor.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kansas), a staunch social conservative. The bill, if enacted, will increase the fines on broadcasters for airing indecent material from $32,500 to $325,000.
Some Republicans don't think the "indecency" legislation goes far enough. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) of Bridge to Nowhere fame, is considering whether to introduce similar penalties for cable television.
Social conservative groups like the Family Research Council are pushing for increased broadcast indecency fines. Support from social conservative groups has become increasingly important to Republican candidates.
