Saturday, May 16, 2026

Washington Redskins

Wheeler says FCC will stay out of NFL name game

The Washington franchise in the National Football League has come under renewed criticism for its
U.S. Supreme Court

Another attempt to overturn Citizens United

Democrats have received enough support to continue the debate
FCC

FCC sets tentative September agenda

A number of issues of interest to broadcasters will be topic of discussion
Watchdogs

SEC targeted to control political spending

Watchdogs seek alternatives to hamstrung FEC
Poll

RTDNA: And the winner is:

15 member of the RTDNA leadership pool were either elected, re-elected or appointed
Gavel

Court agrees to expedite NAB auction action

The NAB is challenging certain aspects of the FCC’s approach to the incentive auction process
Michael Copps

FCC taken to task on sponsor ID policy

Public watchdog Common Cause believes that the FCC did not live up to its mission.
U.S. Congress

FCC officials have a date with Walden

FCC officials are headed to Capitol Hill.

Portland OR comments on Comcast/TWC

The City of Portland OR has looked at the proposed marriage of Comcast and TWC and does not like what it sees.
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler to talk broadband

Tom Wheeler and “The Future of Broadband.”
Julius Genachowski

Two in broadcast community get White House appointments

Two communicators have received presidential appointments.
Political Advertising

A call for political parity for video platforms

If broadcasters have to report their political income, why not cable and satellite services?
Poll

Washington, high school yearbook style

The Harris Poll decided to look at what might be contained in a yearbook featuring some of the major characters on the federal city campus..
Time Warner Cable

TWC making substantial contribution to US Treasury

Time Warner Cable has agreed to a consent decree with the FCC .
FCC

FCC on schedule for cable merger comments

Today 8/25/14 is the deadline for initial public comments on the nuptials of cable giants Comcast and Time Warner Cable, and the FCC has denied a request for a two-week extension