I think today's hearing is not so much about choosing sides between broadcasters and cable. I think it is really about consumers who I think are losing out in the media market in two ways: blackouts and unexpected fees.
Eshoo emphasizes consumer issues in media disputes, particularly blackouts and hidden fees.
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I want to ask you if you will consider STAs and if you will commit to providing the public transparency that is really due because this is a huge issue?
It is stunning to me that someone pays for something, they don't get it, but the person or the entity they paid it to still gets to keep it.
Chairwoman Rosenworcel, for as long as I can remember, you have been in my view the leading voice about the need to close the digital divide and the homework gap.
You did a great job, and I think that you answered--with your answers you were highly instructive to all of the members of the committee.
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