BOCA RATON, FLA. — When it comes to the FCC’s current broadcast media ownership rules, unanimity over regulatory “modernization” is deficient. NABOB, which represents Black-owned broadcast media, is very clear that it doesn’t want a loosening, or outright elimination, of limits the NAB seeks to erase in total.
An even bigger issue for some involves the FCC’s ability to amend rules codified by Congress in the early 2000s. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) understands this is a concern. That’s why he’s scheduled, as has been rumored, a Senate Commerce Committee hearing that will focus its magnifying glass on one rule in particular — setting up perhaps broadcast TV’s biggest moment in Washington in a generation.
Who’s testifying is already raising eyebrows, as one witness may lack standing on the matter, depending on their point of view.
