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By: Sachin Telhan TCOM 500: Summer 2004

The Telecommunication Act of 1966 (Allow a single owner control of local TV stations covering up to 35% of population in an area.). By: Sachin Telhan TCOM 500: Summer 2004. Background. On February 8, 1966 Bill Clinton Signed into Law Was supported by Congress

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By: Sachin Telhan TCOM 500: Summer 2004

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  1. The Telecommunication Act of 1966(Allow a single owner control of local TV stations covering up to 35% of population in an area.) By: Sachin Telhan TCOM 500: Summer 2004

  2. Background • On February 8, 1966 Bill Clinton Signed into Law • Was supported by Congress • The 1996 Act replaced 62 year old Act • Primary Goal of the Telecom Act of 1996 • Vice President Al Gore quoted “…” • Congress supported the technology must be available to everyone

  3. Broadcasters • Broadcast Companies had two Key Objectives: • Relief from FCC on Limits of Broadcasting station • Spectrum Flexibility • Legislators Agreed & Disagreed

  4. Why 35 % Ownership ??? • Radio Station only got half …. • TV Station won a removal of ownership… • Democracy vs. Sponsors of the Act ??? • The NEW Act is Limiting… • Act did not eliminate existing rules • Future Spectrum • FCC vs. First Amendment Right

  5. References • http://www.fcc.gov • http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/archive/telecomm/drake2.htm • http://isinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/media/telecomc.htm • http://www.nado.org/legaffair/telact.html • http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/U/htmlU/uspolicyt/uspolicyt.htm

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