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Standard General Calls NewsGuild Attacks on Tegna Deal `Baseless'
By George Winslow published
New FCC filing says they are “still lacking evidence to support…baseless allegations” of “mass layoffs” of journalists

Filipino-American Association Backs Standard General-Tegna Merger
By Tom Butts published
Head of the National Federation of Filipino-American Associations says merger will enhance minority ownership in a 'transformative way'

Op-Ed: Standard General-Tegna Merger ‘Absolutely Critical’ to Nation’s Future
By Tom Butts last updated
Advocate for deal to acquire Tegna decries 'racial overtones,' FCC delay tactics

House Speaker Pelosi, Rep. Pallone Urge Closer Scrutiny of Standard General-Tegna Deal
By Tom Butts published
Lawmakers send letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel expressing concerns over merger's impact on local journalism, consumer prices

FCC Seeks More Tegna Deal Documents
By George Winslow last updated
The FCC has asked for more information relating to potential staff cuts, presentations to financial institutions and local news operations

Groups Tell FCC Tegna-Standard General Merger Will ‘Lead to Further Erosion of Local Media’
By Tom Butts published
Common Cause, broadcast unions add that transaction will ‘jack up cable rates’

NCTA Asks for Binding Retrans Conditions on Tegna Deal
By George Winslow published
The NCTA will not oppose the deal if the FCC imposes binding conditions on how the broadcasters negotiate retransmission consent agreements
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