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40 Congressional Republicans Urge FCC to Not Allow Nexstar/TEGNA Merger ‘Without Proper Review’
"Given Congress’s clear statutory role, any reconsideration should be approached with deliberation and deference to that framework. We appreciate your attention to this important matter."
FCC Chair Brendan Carr: Coverage of Stephen Colbert Pushing Interview to YouTube ‘Embarrassing Episode for the Media’
“I think you guys should feel a bit ashamed for having been lied to and then just run with those lies.”
Poll: 68% of Republican Voters Oppose Nexstar-TEGNA Meger, New Data Shows
Only 7% of those voters supported the acquisition.
President Donald Trump Reverses Stance on Nexstar-TEGNA Merger
"Those that are opposed don’t fully understand how good the concept of this Deal is for them, but they will in the future. GET THAT DEAL DONE!”
Worries Over the FCC’s Plans to Enforce Equal Time Rules Are Much Ado About Nothing
There are plenty of reasons to think the FCC is incompetent. This isn't one of them.
Sean Hannity After FCC Chair Brendan Carr Shares Plans to Enforce Equal Time Rules: We Need More Freedom
"Let the American people decide where to get their information from without any government interference.”
FCC Chair Brendan Carr: Late Night and Daytime Talk Shows Aren’t Exempt From Equal Time Rules
"The FCC has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late night or daytime television talk show program on air presently would qualify for the bona fide news exemption."
Sinclair: Those Opposing Nexstar-TEGNA Merger ‘Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing’
“They lecture the Commission about competition and the importance of local journalism despite their complete lack of involvement in promoting, preserving, or expanding local news."
National Religious Broadcasters Join Those Opposed to FCC Lifting Ownership Limits
"Such consolidation risks undermining localism, diminishing viewpoint diversity, and weakening the ability of independently owned and mission-driven stations to serve their communities with responsive, community-focused programming."
NAB: Opponents of Lifting Ownership Cap ‘Rely on Mischaracterized Data’
"It would be one thing if they were citing these studies to diligently identify how local TV station combinations can diminish the provision of news. But unfortunately, there is something more perilous in their position."