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Chris Coons: Independence does not mean the FCC is free to ignore clear congressional direction.

On the recordApril 4, 2016
Independence does not mean the FCC is free to ignore clear congressional direction.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the FCC's obligation to follow congressional guidance.

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