Coalition Challenges FCC On Repeal Of Media Consolidation Rule

A coalition of labor unions and nonprofit groups have filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission, challenging the FCC’s recent repeal of its long-time rule that limited consolidation among television broadcasters, Common Dreams reports. With this new rule, can seize more control over local news stations, the petition argues.  It adds that the repeal us “plainly contrary to law and violates core administrative law principles,” and that only Congress can make such a change.

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