Saturday, May 16, 2026

Storm Brewing over Appropriation Riders

At issue is administration disapproval the attempt to do what the District Circuit Court did not
FCC

FCC Ready to Boot an LPTV in Favor of Unlicensed

In the effort to leave at least one television channel free for unlicensed devices
U.S. Congress

Reps Push for White Spaces

Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Darrell Issa (R-CA) are concerned

EOBC Chats up the FCC on Auction

EOBC’s key points: If the FCC stays on schedule and simplifies the process
FCC

FCC Adopts Relaxed CSA Rules

No, we’re not talking about communications in the Confederate States of America
FCC

House, Court Weigh in on FCC and Title II

A budget bill passed by the House Appropriations Committee
Henry Waxman

Waxman Resurfaces in the Lobby

Former Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), the once tireless and seemingly omnipresent member

Today’s TV Homework Assignment

It’s simple – make sure your television station in on the FCC’s list
Closed

FCC, Congress Agree to Scale Back Office Closures

The FCC had planned to go from 24 to eight field offices
US Congress

Reps Oppose De Facto Ad Tax

A bipartisan group of US reps fired off a letter to John Boehner (R-OH) and Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
John Thune

Thune Weighs in on Effective Competition

John Thune (R-SD) has stated his opinion on the FCC’s recent move
FCC

Sohn-a-gram: Moving from Critic to Employee

Gigi Sohn commented on what it’s like to go from frequent critic of the FCC
Deadline

Coalition Wants to Keep the Auction on Target

An interdisciplinary group of entities are keenly interested in keeping the incentive auction rolling
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

FTC to Examine Homeopathic Drug Ads

Drugs of any kind have always been a special category when it comes to advertising

Commissioners Explain Cable Competition Votes

To consumers who are frustrated with their inability to vote with their wallets when choosing between MVPDs