The Communications Act of 1978: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Communications of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Ninety-fifth Congress, Second Session on H.R. 13015 ....U.S. Government Printing Office, 1979 - Broadcasting |
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... common carrier and interconnection decisions , or indirectly as exemplified by the development of the body of precedent on the fairness doctrine . Policymaking divorced from the grist of the regulatory process may 224.
... common carrier and interconnection decisions , or indirectly as exemplified by the development of the body of precedent on the fairness doctrine . Policymaking divorced from the grist of the regulatory process may 224.
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... fairness doctrine to assure that these most powerful media for the mass dissemination of ideas do not com- pletely ignore controversial issues of public importance . The Supreme Court has upheld the fairness doctrine , calling it a ...
... fairness doctrine to assure that these most powerful media for the mass dissemination of ideas do not com- pletely ignore controversial issues of public importance . The Supreme Court has upheld the fairness doctrine , calling it a ...
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... fair- ness doctrine , ascertainment rules , or EEO policies , I sincerely doubt that their purposes can be achieved without some degree of regulation . Moreover , there is strong evidence to contradict the notion that the broadcast ...
... fair- ness doctrine , ascertainment rules , or EEO policies , I sincerely doubt that their purposes can be achieved without some degree of regulation . Moreover , there is strong evidence to contradict the notion that the broadcast ...
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... fairness doctrine within the bill . As I understand it , today as the courts have told us and as the Commission has indicated , broadcasters do have an obligation to target some programing to the diverse needs and interests of the ...
... fairness doctrine within the bill . As I understand it , today as the courts have told us and as the Commission has indicated , broadcasters do have an obligation to target some programing to the diverse needs and interests of the ...
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... fairness . doctrine . The news and public affairs employees of stations can be fired and there will be absolutely no protection from the FCC to them as employees . How about minorities and women ? Well , broadcasters can go back to ...
... fairness . doctrine . The news and public affairs employees of stations can be fired and there will be absolutely no protection from the FCC to them as employees . How about minorities and women ? Well , broadcasters can go back to ...
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Page 514 - ... be responsible to or subject to the supervision or direction of any officer, employee, or agent engaged in the performance of investigative or prosecuting functions for any agency.
Page 514 - ... shall be assigned to cases in rotation so far as practicable, and shall perform no duties inconsistent with their duties and responsibilities as examiners.
Page 274 - For the purpose of regulating interstate and foreign commerce in communication by wire and radio so as to make available, so far as possible, to all the people of the United States a rapid, efficient, Nation-wide, and worldwide wire and radio communication service with adequate facilities at reasonable charges...
Page 509 - ... engaged in interstate or foreicn communication solely through physical connection with the facilities of another carrier not directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with such carrier...
Page 512 - In conformity with and subject to the order or orders of the Commission in the premises, each division so constituted shall have power and authority by a majority thereof to hear and determine, order, certify, report, or otherwise act as to any of said work, business, or functions so assigned or referred to it for action by the Commission...
Page 514 - ... evidence, or evidence which the Commission believes should have been taken in the original proceeding shall be taken on any rehearing.
Page 158 - ... the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such assistance is given or used, and the amount and nature of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
Page 335 - This requires that licensees devote a reasonable percentage of their broadcasting time to the discussion of public issues of interest in the community served by their stations and that such programs be designed so that the public has a reasonable opportunity to hear different opposing positions on the public issues of interest and importance in the community.
Page 194 - ... be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code...
Page 378 - This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires and lights in a box.