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Daniel Inouye: “The conference report directs the FCC to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to determine whether to retain, modify or…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 1996
The conference report directs the FCC to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to determine whether to retain, modify or eliminate its duopoly rule, which prevents ownership of more than one television station in a market. Is it the intent of Congress that in reviewing the duopoly rule the FCC should consider whether broadcasters are able to compete fairly with other media providers while ensuring that the public receives information from a diversity of media voices?
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii
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Discussing the FCC's duopoly rule and its implications for media competition and diversity.

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