In a letter to the FCC, Ralph Nader, the world's most visible
consumer advocate, has requested an investigation into the
advertising practices of General Motors with regard to several
radio personalities.  The letter from Nader was prompted by an
Automotive News article entitled, "Puff Piece. Rush Limbaugh is
one of the radio personalities GM is working with to talk up its
vehicles" (sub. req.). The article goes on to detail how the
General has supplied DJs, broadcasters and Limbaugh with test
vehicles, private meetings and VIP tours of GM facilities.
Nader contests that this type of promotion may be against FCC
laws requiring disclosure of payments for endorsements. Some
choice quotes from Limbaugh include, "GM has a ton of momentum,"
and, "GM cars and trucks have never been better."  Whether or
not an investigation will take place is up to the FCC, but
General Motors made it clear in a statement that everything
they've done with broadcasters is above board and meets with the
FCC's regulations.  You can rea