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October 25, 2010
Report Chronicles Indecency Watchdog's Financial Woes, Waning Influence
The organization responsible for much of the anti-indecency complaints to the FCC is the focus of a piece in the NEW YORK TIMES' SUNDAY editions, and the article says that the PARENTS TELEVISION COUNCIL has hit some hard times with financial troubles and … more »
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March 8, 2010
Report: FCC Moving Again On Indecency
The FCC has started moving forward once again to act on indecency complaints, reports BROADCASTING AND CABLE's JOHN EGGERTON, who cites two attorney sources as being aware of at least three new letters of inquiry having been sent out regarding indecency … more »
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September 28, 2009
McDowell: FCC Should Move Ahead On Indecency Complaints
At the NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS conference THURSDAY, FCC Commissioner ROBERT MCDOWELL told attendees that he thinks the FCC should move forward clearing out the backlog of indecency cases at the Commission rather than wait for the courts to … more »
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July 31, 2009
Genachowski: FCC's Still Enforcing Indecency Rules
New FCC Chairman JULIUS GENACHOWSKI told BROADCASTING AND CABLE's JOHN EGGERTON in an interview that the Commission will "defend and enforce" indecency laws and will be working through the backlog of indecency cases. "Litigation is … more »
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March 2, 2009
Media Mergers, Acquisitions Poised For Drop In '09
Mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. entertainment and media sector reached $150.8 billion in 2008, the highest since 2001, but this year isn't shaping up so well, writes REUTERS, citing a HOLLYWOOD REPORTER report. Last year's impressive figure, in … more »
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April 25, 2006
FCC's Martin: Easing Digital Transition Is Top Priority
FCC Chairman KEVIN MARTIN told the annual NAB2006 FCC Chairman's Breakfast audience that the Commission's top priority is to help broadcasters and communications companies adjust and transition to new media in a digital age. Interviewed by NAB Joint … more »
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November 16, 2005
Report: FCC Deadlocked On Indecency
What's the problem with the indecency crusade at the FCC? The WALL STREET JOURNAL reports that work to unjam the backlog of indecency cases at the FCC has been stalled by a 2-2 split that doesn't go along party lines. Republican Chairman KEVIN … more »
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October 25, 2005
Interview With FCC's Martin: Nothing New On Indecency, Ownership Rules
In an interview with BUSINESS WEEK, FCC Chairman KEVIN MARTIN reiterates what he's been saying in other venues about the Commission's indecency backlog, that "the Commission should focus on enforcing its rules and providing as much clarity as it … more »