TAUZIN MAY TAKE ON HOLLYWOOD

New York Post ^ | 10-25-03 | TIM ARANGO

[paul in cape]

Louisiana congressman Billy Tauzin has been plucked to replace Jack Valenti, the long-running head of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), according to sources familiar with the matter.

Speculation that the 82-year-old Valenti, who has headed the movie industry's powerful lobbying group since 1966, would step down has run rampant for years. But now, sources say, Tauzin, a Republican, has agreed to take the job, which comes with a reported $1 million annual salary.

[paul in cape]

Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for Hollywierd?

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[dwilli]

I might believe it when I see him on the Oscar telecast.