We have to act now.

We brought you the news in May that the broadcast flag had been snuck into a communications omnibus bill. The bill is going into committee tomorrow for markup. While everyone is fighting over net neutrality, the flags have been getting a free ride hidden on page 151.

Public Knowledge, as always, has all you need to know about fighting the broadcast flag. You can get their talking points here.

Remember, when calling Congress it is very important to be polite, but firm. If you get angry or start going off the rails it gives the Senator's staff an excuse to ignore your voice. Also, when calling be firm and try and get a commitment from the staffer of exactly where the Senator stands on this bill. Don't let them get away with wishy-washy no comments. It should be a simple yes or no.

Here is the list of committee members, their states, and phone numbers (From PK):

Senator George Felix Allen
(Virginia)
202-224-4024

Senator Barbara Boxer
(California)
202-224-3553

Senator Conrad R. Burns
(Montana)
202-224-2644

Senator Maria Cantwell
(Washington)
202-224-3441

Senator Jim W. DeMint
(South Carolina)
202-224-6121

Senator Byron L. Dorgan
(North Dakota)
202-224-2551

Senator John Eric Ensign
(Nevada)
202-224-6244

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
(Texas)
202-224-5922

Senator Daniel K. Inouye
(Hawaii)
202-224-3934

Senator John Forbes Kerry
(Massachusetts)
202-224-2742

Senator Frank R. Lautenberg
(New Jersey)
202-224-3224

Senator Trent Lott
(Mississippi)
202-224-6253

Senator John S. McCain
(Arizona)
202-224-2235

Senator E. Benjamin ‘Ben’ Nelson
(Nebraska)
202-224-6551

Senator Bill Nelson
(Florida)
202-224-5274

Senator Mark Pryor
(Arkansas)
202-224-2353

Senator John D. ‘Jay’ Rockefeller IV
(West Virginia)
202-224-6472

Senator Gordon Harold Smith
(Oregon)
202-224-3753

Senator Olympia J. Snowe
(Maine)
202-224-5344

Senator Ted Stevens
(Alaska)
202-224-3004

Senator John E. Sununu
(New Hampshire)
202-224-2841

Senator David B. Vitter
(Louisiana)
202-224-4623