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John M. Pelkey
Making Localism Illogical
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 5, 2008 - 7:26amTwo attorneys for broadcaster Broadcast Co. of America (BCA) argue again the Federal Communications Commission's proposed rules to promote localism. The most eye-catching proposal made by the FCC in the Localism Notice for Proposed Rulemaking is the proposal to require each broadcaster to construct and operate a main studio in each of its communities of license.

