CBS and Viacom Merger
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing on the CBS-Viacom merger. Witnesses testified about the proposed merger between Viacom and CBS. Among the issues they addressed were the grow…
333 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing on the CBS-Viacom merger. Witnesses testified about the proposed merger between Viacom and CBS. Among the issues they addressed were the grow…
333 viewsConsumers Union hosted a news conference where consumer advocate groups talked to reporters about a merger between AT&T and Media One. The consumer groups opposed the merger saying it would …
95 viewsRepresentatives of various organizations opposed to the Communications Decency Act reacted to the Supreme Court decision to declare the law unconstitutional. They applauded the Court for pro…
289 viewsMembers of the Federal Communications Commission heard from policy-makers and media executives on a proposal for free television time for presidential campaigns.
132 viewsCommittee members heard testimony concerning legislation that would change telecommunications regulations. Executives from several television companies testified about the ramifications of t…
78 viewsCommittee members heard testimony concerning legislation that would change telecommunications regulations. Executives from several television companies testified about the ramificatons of th…
204 viewsThe panelists discussed cable rate deregulation, spectrum flexibility, electronic redlining and telecommunications and First Amendment concerns. They also answered questions from the audienc…
117 viewsAcademic researchers, government policy makers, and private sector experts presented papers on the topic, “1992 Cable TV Act: Freedom of Expression Issues.” The Cable TV Act has been the su…
53 viewsFollowing the arguments before the Supreme Court, attorneys and others answered questions from reporters outside the Court. The cable television industry is challenging the “must carry” prov…
200 viewsMr. Farhi and Mr. Jessell discussed the implications of the 1992 Cable Television Act on cable companies, television broadcasters and consumers. The regulations, which go into effect tomorro…
62 viewsThe 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on S. 217, the Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1991, which would reinstate the fairness doctrine in broadcasting repealed in 1987.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, alo…
143 viewsMedia industry experts testified concerning the diversity and concentration of ownership in the broadcast industry. Among those giving testimonies were network executives and representatives…
145 viewsThe panel was moderated by Mr. Wiley, a former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Seven months after the FCC repealed the Fairness Doctrine, the panelists analyzed the decis…
269 viewsWitnesses testified for and against Bill S. 1707. Note: This is an incomplete program.
155 viewsWitnesses testified on deregulation, licensing for radio and television stations and meeting the public service requirements.
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