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Cox Media Group, Verizon Trade Barbs Over Possible Blackout
By George Winslow published
If a deal isn’t reached by Dec. 15, Fios subscribers could lose access to CMG stations in Pittsburgh and Boston

Conservative Think Tank Recommends Ending Retrans Fees as Part of Broadcast Ownership Revisions
By Tom Butts published
FCC International Center for Law & Economics advocates ending 'the regulatory asymmetry between broadcasters and streaming competitors'

NAB Blog Slams YouTube TV’s ‘Heavy Hand’ in ABC Retrans Dispute
By Phil Kurz published
EVP Michelle Lehman says Google-Disney carriage battle emphasizes the need for updated ownership rules

How a Reverse Compensation Cap Could Save Local Journalism
By Armstrong Williams published
Regulatory and Standards Station group owner says reforming retrans payments would boost localism, ATSC 3.0 rollout

ATVA, NAB Renew Retrans, Ownership Battle at New FCC
By John Eggerton published
Dueling meetings pitch very different views

September FCC Meeting Reworks Regulatory Timelines, Experiences Technical Difficulties
By TVT Staff published
Rules regarding foreign ownership reviews and retrans blackout notices were on the agenda

Smith Touts Local TV News Importance, Takes Swipe at AT&T, DISH
By Phil Kurz published
Speaking in Washington, the NAB president said retrans funds trustworthy local journalism.

NAB Tells FCC Retrans Should Be Default Election
By John Eggerton published
Broadcasters have asked the FCC to reverse the presumption from “must-carry” to “retransmission consent” in carriage elections given that most stations now seek retrans payments.

ATVA Doubles Down On Three Objections To ATSC 3.0 Order
By Phil Kurz published
The American Television Alliance has reiterated its position asking the FCC to reconsider three separate objections it previously raised to the commission’s ATSC 3.0 Order

Rep. Scalise Tries Again to Repeal Must-Carry, Retrans Regime
By John Eggerton published
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) Monday (July 23) launched another effort at massive communications deregulation, one he has been pushing for most of a decade, so far without success.
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