Public Interest Obligations of Broadcasters
1991-06-21T01:59:00-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJkZWZhdWx0c1wvQ2FwaXRvbF9kZWZhdWx0LWltYWdlLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The subcommittee heard testimony on S. 217, the Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1991, which would reinstate the fairness doctrine in broadcasting repealed in 1987. The fairness doctrine, along with the equal time rule, mandated that radio and television broadcasters present issues of public importance in a balanced manner, on the grounds that broadcasters are granted licenses to broadcast material “in the public interest.” Witnesses testified on the obligations of broadcasters to carry public interest programming, including channels with a home shopping format. Mr. Sikes opposed the reinstatement of the fairness doctrine on the grounds that broadcasters would be more likely to present only less controversial issues if forced to provide equal amounts of time for all viewpoints. He cited statistics stating great increases in the amount of public affairs programming since the repeal of the fairness doctrine. He said “must carry” rules, which would make broadcast stations carry public int
The subcommittee heard testimony on S. 217, the Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1991, which would reinstate the fairness doctrine in broadca… read more
The subcommittee heard testimony on S. 217, the Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1991, which would reinstate the fairness doctrine in broadcasting repealed in 1987. The fairness doctrine, along with the equal time rule, mandated that radio and television broadcasters present issues of public importance in a balanced manner, on the grounds that broadcasters are granted licenses to broadcast material “in the public interest.” Witnesses testified on the obligations of broadcasters to carry public interest programming, including channels with a home shopping format. Mr. Sikes opposed the reinstatement of the fairness doctrine on the grounds that broadcasters would be more likely to present only less controversial issues if forced to provide equal amounts of time for all viewpoints. He cited statistics stating great increases in the amount of public affairs programming since the repeal of the fairness doctrine. He said “must carry” rules, which would make broadcast stations carry public int close
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- Robert Sutton President Home Shopping Network, Inc.
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