The mocked-up SoundExchange invoice DiMA issued to members of Congress today makes webcasters’ objections to the impending new royalty rates abundantly clear.
It’s a full-page document, so it had to be posted below the fold; click through to view it in its entirety.
(SaveNetRadio is encouraging people to contact their Congressperson today to express support for the Internet Radio Equality Act.)
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1121 14 th Street, NW Suite 700
Washington , DC 20005
Phone (202) 640-5858
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