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FCC to repeal 39% TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly news orgs

First publishedJul 15, 15:25 UTC
Last updatedJul 15, 21:36 UTC · 13m ago
11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletArs Technica11 outletThe Verge
CNBC Top News7U.S. agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership capOpen ↗Ars Technica7FCC to repeal 39% TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly news orgsOpen ↗The Verge6FCC plans to clear the way for more media consolidationOpen ↗
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The Federal Communications Commission will vote to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule that is supposed to prevent a single broadcast station owner from reaching more than 39 percent of all TV households in the US. The proposed change sets up a likely court battle over the FCC claim that it has authority to repeal a limit set by Congress.

Reported by 3 outlets — Ars Technica, CNBC Top News, The Verge. See all sources ↓

The Federal Communications Commission will vote to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule that is supposed to prevent a single broadcast station owner from reaching more than 39 percent of all TV households in the US. The proposed change sets up a likely court battle over the FCC claim that it has authority to repeal a limit set by Congress. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has already treated the rule as more of a suggestion. In March, the Carr FCC granted a waiver allowing Nexstar Media Group to buy Tegna in a deal that let it reach over half of TV households.

Read the full report at Ars Technica ↗

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The Federal Communications Commission will vote to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule that is supposed to prevent a single broadcast station owner from reaching more than 39 percent of all TV households in the US. The proposed change sets up a likely court battle over the FCC claim that it has authority to repeal a limit set by Congress.
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3 outlets, average source rating 6.7/10.
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    FCC to repeal 39% TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly news orgs

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    FCC plans to clear the way for more media consolidation

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