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UPDATED: Broadcasters Urge FCC to Hit the Delete Button on Antiquated Regs
By George Winslow last updated
TV Tech’s wrap-up of the filings shows that eliminating ownership rules is the top priority in submissions from the NAB, Nexstar, Sinclair, Gray Media and other commercial broadcasters

FCC Chair Carr Blasts Comcast Over MSNBC Coverage
By George Winslow published
Accuses Comcast of ignoring ‘facts of obvious public interest’ in an X post

Court Overrules FCC’s $57 Million Fine Against AT&T
By George Winslow published
U.S. Appeals Court cited a 2023 Supreme Court ruling severely limiting agencies’ ability to impose fines via administrative proceedings

Abolishing Ownership Rules Tops NAB’s Long List of FCC Rules to Delete
By George Winslow published
Sunsetting ATSC 1.0, reducing paperwork, cutting rules relating to children’s programing, EEO and other areas, and updating EAS are among the many NAB proposals

Sinclair Urges FCC to Abolish Station Ownership Rules, Sunset ATSC 1.0
By George Winslow published
The agency must address the “toxic combination of a rapidly changing competitive environment” and “ossified regulatory burdens” facing broadcasters

EchoStar Urges FCC to Reduce Blackouts with Major Rule Changes
By George Winslow published
Regulation Dish's owner wants regulator to allow it to import stations to replace network affiliates during retransmission consent blackouts

NAB CEO Unveils Broadcasters’ Policy Priorities
By George Winslow published
Modernizing ownership caps, AM radio, NextGen TV, tax issues, protecting investments in local content are among the top priorities in the 119th Congress

NAB Show: Gomez Warns That FCC Is Straying From Its Mandate
By Nick Langan published
Democratic commissioner criticized inquiries into DEI and public media
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