Congress votes to require 'V-chip' in television sets

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Both the US Senate and House of Representatives have approved amendments to the forthcoming telecommunications reform bill that would require television set manufacturers to equip sets with V-chips, which would provide viewers with the option of blocking all programs that are coded as violent. Critics have expressed opposition to government control of programming and have questioned who would decide what constituted violence. Pres Clinton supports the V-chip amendment, but he may consider vetoing the telecommunications legislation on other grounds.

United States, V-chip, V-chips

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TV violence spurs hearings, threats from Congress

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Concern about the impact of television violence, particularly on children, has led congressional committees to hold several hearings on the subject. Hearings have been conducted by the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance, and by two subcommittees of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Juvenile Justice. David Durenberger introduced the Children's Television Violence Protection Act of 1993, which would require parental warnings before violent television programs.

Investigations, Political aspects, Violence in television, Television violence, Television broadcasting policy

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Congress, FCC focus on 'kid TV.'

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Congress and the FCC are pressuring broadcasters to speed implementation of the Children's Television Act of 1990. The law requires broadcasters to develop programs that will meet children's informational and educational needs. The FCC has asked for suggestions to improve its performance with regard to children from broadcasters and children's television advocates. Congress held hearings on the subject in Mar 1993.

United States. Federal Communications Commission

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