A long road for low-power FM stations: hundreds of applications available for nonprofits after year-long policy review
Article Abstract:
The author discusses the FCC's licensing plan for low-power FM radio stations and the opposition it faces from the broadcasting industry and Congress.
Publisher: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
Management, Political activity, Broadcasting industry, Licensing agreements, Nonprofit organizations, FM radio stations
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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FCC defines the indefinable: indecency; seven years in the making, new guide tells broadcasters how to avoid fines
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The author discusses the FCC's indecency guidelines and reaction to them.
Publisher: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
Practice, Broadcasting policy, Obscenity (Law), Obscenity
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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Notable advancement in camera access in a few states
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The author examines advances in permitting cameras in courtrooms in several states, as well as the denial of videotaping of Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh's execution.
Publisher: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
States, Cameras in the courtroom, Cameras in court, Freedom of the press
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: United States, United States. Federal Communications Commission, Laws, regulations and rules
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