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FCC GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF BROADCAST MEDIA

FCC GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF BROADCAST MEDIA. Federal Communication Commission. Regulation. FCC Act of 1934 Regulate radio, telegraph, telephone (TV, microwave) 7 members appointed by president and confirmed by senate. Gov controls on media. Airwaves belong to the public

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FCC GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF BROADCAST MEDIA

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  1. FCCGOVERNMENT REGULATION OF BROADCAST MEDIA Federal Communication Commission

  2. Regulation • FCC Act of 1934 • Regulate radio, telegraph, telephone (TV, microwave) • 7 members appointed by president and confirmed by senate

  3. Gov controls on media • Airwaves belong to the public • Radio/TV used to be bound by "public service" requirements • 1996 Telecom Act Reduced limits on media consolidation • Promised more choice, lower prices

  4. June 2, 2003 FCC Regulations Relaxed • Newspaper/Broadcast Cross-Ownership • National Broadcast Ownership Cap • Local Radio Ownership Rule Duopoly Rule • Regulation Maintained • Dual Network Rule

  5. Criticisms • Mergers limit number of independent voices in media • Localism & community • Corporate accountability • Facilitates censorship • Monopolies non-competitive

  6. Democracy and TV News • Why might we be concerned about the nature of TV news?

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