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Ex-FCC Chairs Petition Agency to Stop Threatening ‘Broadcasters’ Free Speech’
By George Winslow published
Crackdown on ‘news distortion’ in broadcast coverage ‘allows the government to threaten censorship of speech it doesn't like,’ says Reagan-era FCC chief Mark Fowler

FCC’s Olivia Trusty Affirms Its Power to Enforce Public-Interest Standards on Broadcasters
By George Winslow published
In ‘Free Speech America Gala’ speech, Republican argues agency’s role should be to ‘foster an environment that empowers broadcasters’ to ‘voluntarily’ comply

Carr: `No Decision' Yet on FCC Fines for Network Affiliates from Complaints About `Public Interest' Violations
By George Winslow published
Agency could still impose fines or other actions against the network affiliates, the FCC chair said

Guest Commentary: Broadcasters, Ownership & The First Amendment
By Bill Hayes published
OPINION As we have seen in many businesses that consolidate, the mission and commitment to serving the customer is often diluted or completely abandoned in favor of the bottom line

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Promises ‘Very, Very Busy, Productive' Summer
By George Winslow published
Denies agency is leaning towards preserving ownership caps for network O&Os and reiterated its authority to regulate news content on broadcast stations

FCC’s Gomez Launches First Amendment Tour to Battle ‘Government Censorship and Control’
By George Winslow published
‘The greatest threat to [First Amendment] freedom is coming from our own government,’ the Democrat said

FCC Releases Full `60 Minutes' Video; Seeks Public Comments on `News Distortion Complaint’ Against CBS
By George Winslow published
The FCC has made the full video and transcript of the 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris publicly available

FCC’s Rosenworcel Takes Parting Swipe at Incoming Trump Administration Over First Amendment
By Tom Butts published
Regulation Chair denies four complaints against TV stations for ‘biased coverage’
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