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Public Interest Obligations
Next Week's Agenda
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 11, 2008 - 8:59amNext week we'll see 1) an oversight hearing on the FCC's latest spectrum auction, 2) a FCC Network Neutrality hearing, and 3) a look at one of the most important court cases in broadcasting history -- Red Lion.
FCC Content Regulation Good for Broadcasting
Submitted by Benton Foundation on January 4, 2008 - 8:31amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 10:22am
Should the government keep its hands off newspapers? Absolutely. Television is a horse of a different color, attributable to a one-word distinction: bandwidth.
Eshoo Introduces Legislation Strengthening Public Interest Obligations on Broadcasters
Submitted by Benton Foundation on December 21, 2007 - 8:38amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 10:18am
Rep Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) introduced the Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act. The bill would strengthen public interest obligations on broadcasters.
HR 4882 Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on Thu, 12/20/2007 - 20:46Last updated: Mon, 05/05/2008 - 13:51
Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-California 14th) introduced the Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act. The bill would strengthen public interest obligations on broadcasters.
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