p2pnet news view P2P | Music:- “I heard they might be shutting you down. I read an article this morning that the RIAA was pressuring you guys, financially, to the point that you won’t be able to continue to stay in existence.”

That’s Tennessean musician Levi Weaver, and he goes on, “Thank you for your help, and I wish there was something I could do to help. You have my undying respect and support, and I hope you can weather this evil storm.”Well, there IS something he can do to help. And so can you.

Hi, it’s Tim,” says Pandora founder Tim Westeren (right) in an email, continuing, “thanks to the extraordinary support of many Pandora listeners, we took a giant step forward when the House of Representatives supported Pandora and Internet radio and passed the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.

“Now we need your help so that the Senate will pass it also – and quickly. The finish line is in sight!”

He adds »»»

After a year long negotiation, Pandora, SoundExchange and the RIAA are finally optimistic about reaching an agreement on royalties that would save Pandora and Internet radio.  The legislation would give us the extra time we need to finalize the deal.

Please call your Senators Monday morning starting at 9:00 (Eastern) and ask them to support the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.

The person who answers the phone in your Senator’s office may ask for the bill number – it’s H.R. 7084 (if they ask for a Senate bill number, you can assure them that in this unusual case, the Senate is actually voting on the House bill number).

Senator Patty Murray: (202) 224-2621

Senator Maria Cantwell: (202) 224-3441

If the phone is busy, please try again until you get through. These calls really do make a difference.

Thanks so much for you ongoing support.

Tim

If you’re in the US, do it.

And maybe one of these days, once Pandora is safe again, someone will also be able to do something about re-connecting it here in Canada and across the water in Britain.

Jon Newton – p2pnet

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