Onward Big Media!

The chances of stopping further media consolidation in Congress look dim, says the Daily Deal, unless Big Media opponents piggyback on a popular bill that would, for instance, increase FCC fines for obscenity. So, in a way, Howard Stern's sexual obsessions may have a positive effect.

It looks like the U.S. Supreme Court may step into the fray in March, so legislative action is of the essence. Fat chance.