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5 Reasons Why the Performance Rights Act is a Bad Idea

5 Reasons Why the Performance Rights Act is a Bad Idea

Posted on 17. Jun, 2009 by refe.

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For those who aren’t familiar with the Performance Rights Act, it is a bill that was introduced in February that would require radio stations to pay performance royalties in addition to fees they already pay to songwriters. The RIAA, along with a few big names such as Billy Corgan (pictured), is pushing this bill under the pretense that [...]

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