ORT boss fears bankruptcy after equipment audit. Government reshuffles ORT board. News from the Duma Better protection for audiovisual copyright. 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.