Duma seeks better Parliamentary Hour TV slot. Upper house veto on customs benefits for media stands. Paper claims news media ministry planned. Duma upholds veto on media tax concessions. TV chiefs respond to Communists call for curbs.
Communists urge PM to step up control of media.
Government tells media, politicians to end conflict. TV chiefs hit back at Communists. TV chiefs fight communist bid to muzzle journalists. Media-Most opts to back Yabloko leader. Cash-strapped TV channels prepare for elections in 2000.