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When It Comes to Music, Republican Candidates Can’t Get Enough ‘Cease-and-Desist’

Tom Petty isn’t much of a Republican fan. During the 2000 Presidential campaign, Petty’s ‘Won’t Back Down’ was briefly used by George W. Bush.   It’s use by Bush occurred at public appearances, and normally would be allowed under performing rights organization (PRO) licence.   This also happens to be the same licence used for [...]

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