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Release date 11/12/2013
WASHINGTON — Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, today endorsed a bill introduced by U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) to curb sports blackouts by putting conditions on the antitrust exemptions for sports leagues to limit or eliminate such blackouts. The bill is entitled the Furthering Access and Networks for Sports (FANS) Act of 2013.
Delara Derakhshani, policy counsel for Consumers Union, said, "This is a pro-consumer bill that would get rid of outdated rules and put the focus back on the sports fans. This is the time of year when millions of people are tuned into football, basketball and hockey, and we all know the frustration of settling in to watch a game and getting hit with a blackout. This is important legislation that would go a long way toward giving the fans greater access to the games."
Contact: David Butler, Consumers Union, 202.462.6262 or dbutler@consumer.org
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Consumer Reports is a nonprofit membership organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. For 80 years, CR has provided evidence-based product testing and ratings, rigorous research, hard-hitting investigative journalism, public education, and steadfast policy action on behalf of consumers’ interests. Unconstrained by advertising or other commercial influences, CR has exposed landmark public health and safety issues and strives to be a catalyst for pro-consumer changes in the marketplace. From championing responsible auto safety standards, to winning food and water protections, to enhancing healthcare quality, to fighting back against predatory lenders in the financial markets, Consumer Reports has always been on the front lines, raising the voices of consumers.
© 2013 Consumer Reports. The material above is intended for legitimate news entities only; it may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes. Consumer Reports® is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to work side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. We accept no advertising and pay for all the products we test. We are not beholden to any commercial interest. Our income is derived from the sale of Consumer Reports® magazine, ConsumerReports.org® and our other publications and information products, services, fees, and noncommercial contributions and grants. Our Ratings and reports are intended solely for the use of our readers. Neither the Ratings nor the reports may be used in advertising or for any other commercial purpose without our prior written permission. Consumer Reports will take all steps open to it to prevent unauthorized commercial use of its content and trademarks.