FCC issues gag order against NBC, Fox during investigation of Fox's ownership
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) placed a gag order on parties involved in the FCC investigation of the ownership of Fox Television Stations Inc. and, after protest, narrowed the gag order to confidential materials. The FCC is investigating whether Fox violated restrictions on foreign ownership of US television stations. The failure of the FCC to properly document the basis for its gag order has prompted some officials to question the administrative procedures of the federal agency.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1995
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Legislative update: a summary of bills introduced in the 104th Congress of interest to the news media
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Bills introduced in the 104th Congress featured a plethora of measures aimed at influencing electronic communications, most notably the sweeping Telecommunications Act. That incorporated several other high-profile measures such as the Communications Decency Act, and obviated other legislative proposals. Also discussed are bills concerning commercial speech, flag-burning, cameras in federal courts, intellectual property, campaign finance reform, lobbying disclosure, and freedom of information.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1996
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New FCC rule allows $25,000 fine for broadcast hoaxes
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Television and radio broadcasters can be fined up to $25,000 and their stations up to $250,000 for the broadcasting of 'potentially harmful' hoaxes, according to new FCC rules. The FCC adopted the ruling in response to complaints about several radio broadcasts that turned out to be hoaxes. For the ruling to apply, specifically narrow conditions must exist, but some broadcasters believe the rule is unnecessary and will hinder broadcasters' constitutional rights.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1992
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