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Sen. Cruz Announces Hearing on Broadcast Media Ownership Rules
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing set for Feb. 10 will pay particular attention to the rule prohibiting station groups from reaching no more than 39% of TV homes
NAB: Eliminating Ownership Caps `Protects Religious Broadcasters and Other Diverse Voices’
In a new blog post, the association argues that the ownership rules `no longer serves the public interest, stifling the voices of religious broadcasters’
Survey: Voters Say Broadcast Ownership Cap Is Unfair to Local Stations
The NAB released survey data showing that 58% said the current ownership rules are `unfair’ and 38% are more likely to vote for lawmakers who want to eliminate them
Musings on the Shapiro-Carr CES Conversation
Opinion FCC chair’s take on the public interest obligation offers broadcasters some food for thought
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for February Open Meeting
The Commissioners will vote on items relating to the 900 MHz band, the lifeline program and the filing window for new noncommercial FM translator stations
NTCA Asks FCC to Block Nexstar, Tegna Deal
The rural broadband association argued deal would produce higher retrans fees that will have a “severe and worsening impact” on rural communities
More Than Two Dozen Groups Tell FCC to Reject Nexstar-Tegna Deal
Public interest groups, labor unions and civil rights organizations sent a letter backing Free Press FCC filing opposing the deal
AWARN Alliance Backs ATSC Sunset, NextGen TV Security Measures
“Full capabilities of the standard are best implemented once the availability of ATSC 3.0 broadcast signals is ubiquitous across the country,” AWARN told the FCC
