FreedomWorks Readies Final Push for Cable Choice in Tennessee

FreedomWorks Readies Final Push for Cable Choice in Tennessee

Republican State Senator Tim Burchett blocking bill, will be targeted by grassroots activists

WASHINGTON, May 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tennessee is at the finish line to bring competition and cable choice to consumers. Unfortunately a handful of lawmakers, led by State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knox County), that claim to be conservatives are not living up to the principles of free market economics and limited government.

SB1933 (The Competitive Cable and Video Services Act) would allow consumers to have a choice in cable providers by eliminating outdated franchise laws that were written decades ago in a different telecommunications era. Easing competitors' entry into local markets would save consumers millions of dollars annually, create thousands of new jobs and expand the availability of broadband services. When companies compete to provide service, consumers win through more choices, better service, and competitive prices.

FreedomWorks activists are targeting Senator Burchett who has resorted to delay tactics in committee to prevent a vote on this important legislation.

FreedomWorks Chairman and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey commented:

"When I was an economics professor, one of the lessons my students would learn on day one is that consumers benefit from competition and choice.

It is baffling to me that someone claiming to be a 'conservative' would stand in the way of reform that would usher in this kind of competition and choice. Conservative principles are rooted in free-market policy and removing government barriers to entry in a marketplace as important as telecommunications should be a no-brainer."

FreedomWorks is a grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes, less government, and more freedom. Founded in 1984, FreedomWorks has nearly 850,000 members nationwide. Dick Armey serves as Chairman.

Source: FreedomWorks

CONTACT: Adam Brandon of FreedomWorks, +1-202-942-7698,
abrandon@freedomworks.org

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