Article: In The States.(Iowa senate approves video franchise bill)(Doug Jackson proposes bill against lurid television advertisements)(Citrus Bowl to host World Wrestling Entertainment's "WrestleMania 24")(Brief article)

The IA Senate approved Tues a measure that would allow ops to apply for a statewide video franchise. The bill, being heavily pushed by Qwest, next moves to the state House. -- Everyone's aware of the indecency hullabaloo pertaining to programming, but if Sen Doug Jackson (D-TN) has his way, cable outlets will face sanctions for airing lurid ads. Jackson presented refined state legislation Tues in Nashville that would fine cable ops up to $50K for airing ads for racy products such as "Girls Gone Wild" ...

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