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A new coalition representing millions of Americans released the "Bill of Media Rights," (PDF) demanding a seat at the table as Congress makes crucial telecommunications policy choices.

In a press conference on Monday, May 9, 2005 Consumers Union, along with a coalition of more than 100 consumer and public interest groups, released the Bill of Media Rights.  The Bill of Media Rights lays out main reasons why the public has a right to be involved in the decision process as Congress makes telecommunications policy choices.

Common Cause also released a new study, "The Fallout From the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Unintended Consequences and Lessons Learned," showing how the Telecommunications Act of 1996 failed to deliver on its promises of lower prices, competition and increased diversity of viewpoints.

The full list of groups that have endorsed the bill of media rights can be found at www.citizensmediarights.org.