Movement in the FCC perpetual cross-ownership waiver program
Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Calvary, Inc.; Bonneville International Corp.; Scranton Times LP; and Morris Communications have an interest in broadcast/print cross-ownership, and for years now they
FCC set to kick off 2012 open meeting schedule
Since the helm of the FCC was taken over by Chairman Julius Genachowski, the agenda has been completely dominated by broadband issues. Broadcast has...
Supremes hear indecency arguments, and the wait begins
George Carlin was represented in front of the Supreme Court by a small contingent of protesters as justices heard arguments on the FCC
Lazer fails to get off the hook for triple file violation
FCC hit a trio of Lazer Licenses radio stations
FCC extends comment period on programming proceeding
The Federal Register managed to get the text of an FCC proceeding called Standardizing Program Reporting Requirements for Broadcast Licensees (MD Docket No. 11-189) on 12/15/11
FCC Chairman retools staff for 2012
Eddie Lazarus is exiting his position as Chief of Staff for FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski at the end of the month, and Zachary Katz...
RTDNA calls for clear ID of imbedded sponsor news content
FCC is looking to add disclosure requirements for television news programs that use material from a sponsor. Watchdogs are concerned that some news content is in fact being run to the benefit of sponsors
GAO urges extension of FCC spectrum auction authority
The FCC is currently trying to gain authority to run incentive auctions of spectrum in the television band in an effort to make more...
FCC now officially a couple quarts low on commissioners
The Federal Communications Commission has space on its executive floor for five commissioners and their staffs
SOPA sponsor defends bill, detractors not convinced
Some in the broadcasting business are worried that the same fate could befall stations if a copyright holder objects to content found on a station website.
FCC extends comment period for enhanced disclosure proceeding
The FCC has a lot of ideas on its further notice of proposed rulemaking that was issued under the title “Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure...
FTC busts gas enhancer for false advertising
The Hydro-Assist Fuel Cell was supposed to turn water into gas! The so-called gas water would be five times more potent than regular gasoline....
Sen. Ben Nelson heading for the exit
Nelson is not one of the legislators who are particularly active in communications legislation. The biggest impact his retirement will likely have on broadcasters is the influence it will have on which party gets to hold the gavel in committee meetings and on the floor
Grassley imperils FCC 8th Floor quorum
Some have argued that Republicans in the House are attempting to hamstring the Commission
House panel looking into FCC backlog
The House Subcommittee on Communications has been nothing if not diligent in its oversight of the FCC this year, and even as the calendar...