H.R.4882 - Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act

To ensure broadcast station licenses are utilized to serve the public interest. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To ensure broadcast station licenses are utilized to serve the public interest. as introduced.
  • Short: Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act as introduced.

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12/19/2007--Introduced.Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require, as a part of broadcast station license renewal, that a station demonstrate it's dedication to civic affairs, local news, local programming, elections, and educatio
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12/19/2007--Introduced.
Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require, as a part of broadcast station license renewal, that a station demonstrate it's dedication to civic affairs, local news, local programming, elections, and educational programming for children. Decreases the term of new and renewal licenses from eight to three years.


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08/18/08
47% Want Fed-Mandated Media Balance | Benton Foundation

An FCC watcher's guide to Super Tuesday · Internet's Broader Role in Campaign 2008 · Viewers want better TV election coverage · Over $45 Million Spent on Broadcast in Iowa · HR 4882 Broadcast Licensing in the Public Inte

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05/12/08
Limbaugh Wins As Election’s Biggest Manipulator | Benton Foundation

Revenue May Force Sell-Off Of Newspapers · Internet's Broader Role in Campaign 2008 · CPB Awards Major Grant to Public Media Election Collaboration · HR 4882 Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act · Outlook for Campa

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05/05/08
Scholarship Update

In the context of broadcasting, representatives Anna Eshoo (D-CA 14th) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI 2nd) are the latest to transgress, offering this year their "Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act" (HR 4882). ...

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