AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing

Enlarge / Congress provides government support for other industries, so why not AM radio? (credit: Getty Images)

A controversial bill that would require all new cars to be fitted with AM radios looks set to become a law in the near future. Yesterday, Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass) revealed that the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" now has the support of 60 US Senators, as well as 246 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, making its passage an almost sure thing. Should that happen...