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FCC proposes to scrap local TV station ownership limits

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The FCC is proposing to eliminate rules that limit local TV station ownership, specifically the 39 percent audience reach cap. Instead, the commission would evaluate ownership deals individually. This move could lead to significant media consolidation, with potential implications for broadcast license reviews and partisan influence. AI

RANK_REASON The FCC is proposing a significant change to media ownership regulations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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FCC proposes to scrap local TV station ownership limits

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Daniel Cooper) ·

    The FCC plans to rip up local TV station ownership rules

    The FCC might be overstepping its bounds to open the door to broadcast TV monopolies.

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