A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to eliminate from its regulations the restrictions on the cross-ownership of broadcasting stations and newspapers.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 April 1997

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Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Summary

Requires the Federal Communications Commission to modify its regulations by eliminating any provisions limiting the granting or renewal of an AM, FM, or TV broadcast station license to any party (including parties under common control) on the basis of the ownership, operation, or control by such party of a daily newspaper.

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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 April 1997
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 April 1997
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Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/641
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