Not all Washington lawmakers are on the Hollywood payroll. Some even risk offending Big Entertainment by upholding their sworn duty to protect their constituents' interests. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) is such a legislator.

A "victory for consumers" may be a windfall for class-action attorneys and 41 states participating in a <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/news/10818/">price-fixing case</A> against the music industry. Some schools and public libraries may also benefit.

We've heard the sad tales from the record labels and distributors about their ever-weakening music sales, but there are other players in the market who are also feeling the pinch: retailers.

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