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On the recordJuly 28, 2026
The FCC’s licensing authority is intended to ensure that broadcasters serve the public interest not to influence or punish constitutionally protected editorial judgments.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senators object to FCC's actions regarding broadcast licenses.

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