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Senate Hearing Witnesses Spar Over Ownership Caps, the Crisis in Local Journalism
`Fewer than half of TV stations now report that their local news operations are profitable,” NAB’s LeGeyt told Senators
Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance Steps Up Push to Improve Spectrum Access
The group has been highlighting the importance of spectrum for wireless mics at events like the Super Bowl, Olympics and FIFA World Cup
FCC’s Gomez: Fewer Owners Means Fewer Voices
The Commissioner used the State of the Net Conference to advocate for guardrails
FCC Managing Director Mark Stephens to Retire
Dan Daly is replacing him in the important role overseeing the agencies finances and other operations
Trump Backs Nexstar-Tegna Deal
FCC Chair Carr posted social media comments saying `Trump is exactly right.’
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
