Internet radio stations, hard-pressed by high royalty rates established by the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board, may get relief if the President signs the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008, which was passed by the House and Senate. The bill permits webcasters and copyright holders to negotiate royalty rates directly without government approval.
Read more about it at "Congress Acts, Sort of Saves Internet Radio"; "Senate OKs Web Radio Bill, Sends to President"; and "Senate Passes Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008."