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House Republicans Take Fresh Aim at Big Bird
By John Eggerton published
Appropriations bill passed out of subcommittee is silent on public media funding
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FCC Report Shows NextGen TV Is Broadcast’s Gold Standard (B+C Guest Blog)
By Armstrong Williams published
But regulatory hurdles still stand in the way of ATSC 3.0’s benefits
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FCC Sets Transmission Path for NextGen TV Simulcasts, Multicasts
By John Eggerton published
Adopts licensing rules of the road to ATSC 3.0
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Citing Potential Human Extinction, Senators Seek Artificial Intelligence Inquiry
By John Eggerton published
See possible direct harm to vulnerable populations
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House Panel Praises FCC’s Collegial Approach
By John Eggerton published
Bipartisanship is at least partially due to political deadlock
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Simington: FCC Commissioners Need Role in Reviewing Delegated Authority
By John Eggerton published
Says agency should allow for review of staff decisions, or Congress should step in
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Big Tech Bashes Senate Movement on News Bargaining Bill
By John Eggerton published
Would help broadcasters collect dough for aggregated online content
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Gray Television Sues FCC Over Anchorage Affiliation Purchase Fine
By John Eggerton published
Says the commission was out of bounds on several counts
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