I've just received a reply from Senator Biden as well.  See below for my summary and comments.

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Dear Mr. Yanis:

Thank you for letting me know your thoughts on S. 256, the PERFORM Act. I appreciate our taking the time to share your views on this issue with me.

The PERFORM Act arises out of the development of new music-recording devices by the satellite radio companies. Satellite radio companies pay the recording industry a fee to broadcast songs, but they do not pay a fee to distribute those songs. However, these new devices permit satellite radio subscribers to record and aggregate songs heard over the satellite signals, with digital quality. The development of these devices means satellite radio is becoming more like lnternet download sites and less like conventional radio.

Senator Feinstein's bill, which l have co-sponsored, states that satellite companies offering devices that enable such a distribution of music must purchase licenses both to broadcast and to distribute from the content providers. This is to ensure that artists are compensated for displaced sales. Satellite radio is an exciting new service and a rapidly growing industry. Please know that I recognize how important it is that we take into account the impact on its development as we consider any new legislation. The PERFORM Act is currently before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and you can be sure I will keep your views in mind as the Senate considers this bill.

Again, thank you for letting me know your thoughts on this matter. I hope you will always feel free to contact me about issues that are important to you. Best wishes.

Sincerely,

Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
United States Senator

Translation and Summary:

Dear Mr. Yanis,

I am an obvious tool of the RIAA.  They have decided that they no longer like the contract that they fairly and legally negotiated with the satellite distributors.  Since they are unhappy, I plan on legislating them a situation more to their liking.  In addition, I plan on making this legislation intentionally overreaching, in order to ensure that their state-supported business model remains viable long into the future.

In closing: Suck it. Vote for me.

Reactions:

I'm surprised that he would be so blatant in his blind support of special interests.  Although Senator Carper didn't reassure me, he had the decency to mention Fair Use concerns.   Senator Biden has made it clear that he has no intention curtailing runaway copyright law.

I am disappointed by his choices and actions.  I encourage all Delawareans to remember this on election day.