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James R. Madden
7515 Sheringham Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-5762
April 3, 2007
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[recipient name was inserted here],
As your constituent and a fan of Internet radio, I learned music royalty
rates wererecently determined by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). If
these rates are enacted, most or all of my favorite online listening
services would be put out of business. For most webcasters, this royalty
rate represents more than 100% of their total revenues.
The closing of this particular industry would be a loss for not only
independent business owners, but also for musical artists, for copyright
owners, and for listeners like me who enjoy the wide variety of choices
available via Internet radio.
I respectfully request that your office look into this matter and initiate
action to prevent it. As the CRB rate decision is retroactive to January
1, 2006, please understand that time is of the essence -- as the immediate
impact of this decision could silence many Internet radio stations
forever.
Sincerely,
James R. Madden
225.266.6196
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