House panels teeing up communications
Two of the Energy and Commerce subcommittees are holding sessions next week which bump up against broadcast territory.
Ink continues to be spilled over localism
Add John Ensign (R-NV) to the growing list of legislators expressing strong reservations about the FCC’s myriad proposals to attempt to promote localism in broadcasting. "These proposals all represent a step backward toward the government re-regulation of our nation's airwaves," wrote Sen. Ensign.
Martin headed for an oral exam?
Martin has seemed to be trying everything he can think of to shake the impression that he operates the FCC as a fiefdom, with all major decisions made in secret.
Local broadcasters take on FCC initiatives
The Virginia Association of Broadcasters has joined with members operating in the Charlottesville market to express opposition to the FCC’s localism mandates in the...
One good fine deserves another
It’s one thing to operate from the wrong coordinates. It’s another to fail to power down when the sunset, as called for in a...
The price of compliance
One of the most obvious truths about broadcasting is that radiated signals do not respect political boundaries. And people, and by extension, the public...
NAB fights enhanced disclosure
Broadcasters already lead the league in federal regulation, says the NAB, and they do not want to be singled out for another burden not shared by their many new competitors.
Hooters tees and golf balls – get it?
Sage Communications KEGI-FM Jonesboro AR is getting its license renewed despite a two-issue challenge from American Heritage Media over incidents that have been kicking...
Senators decry the “specter of government regulated content”
Pat Roberts (R-KS) has fired off a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin urging him to stay far away from getting into the program...
Let the sunshine in
The scheduled items to be considered at a monthly FCC open meeting are typically made public about a week prior to the date of...
Sometimes the story is what’s not on the agenda
Even though monopoly lovers over at Motley Fool remain in shock that the FCC has not yet ratified the DOJ’s stunning and inexplicable approval...
New FCC tool for FM prospectors
Looking for a place to shoehorn in yet another entrant onto the crowded FM band? The FCC has a brand new internet tool available...
Dorgan's disapproval sails through committee
Next stop: The floor of the Senate, for S.J. Res. 28, which will strip the effect from the FCC's 12/18/07 liberalization of media cross-ownership...
McDowell attacks reporting regimen
FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell remembers when his home received "four main channels" on television. Now there are hundreds, and numerous other media competitors vying...
D-Day: Dorgan gets his vote today
The Senate Commerce Committee has a full slate of items to consider during today's mark-up session. It will look at protecting consumers of seafood, weigh in on bus accessibility, look into maritime pollution, and consider an FAA nominee, among other things.