FCC Defends Kids Rules

[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
The FCC answered a court order asking why it has not yet addressed the concerns of some broadcasters who have asked for reconsideration of new rules on children's educational television. The FCC says it has only had seven months to review the complicated arguments made by broadcasters, "far short of the 'unjustifiable' delay" the court has held might warrant mandamus relief." The Commission also defended its rules which implement the Children's Television Act saying they are narrowly tailored to further the "well established interest in promoting and protecting the well-being of children." Disney, which has pushed this court case, now has until November 1 to respond to the FCC's filing.
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