FCC considers repealing longstanding TV broadcast ownership cap
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on changes to rules limiting ownership of television stations.Current rules prohibit any company from reaching more than 39% of U.S. households.The ownership cap was established to promote competition and prevent monopolization of the airwaves.The
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