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The FCC’s Political Broadcasting Regulations (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Oct. 27, 2004
Report Number RS21963
Report Type Report
Authors Angie A. Welborn, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

This report provides an overview of the Federal Communication Commissions political broadcasting regulations, including general public interest obligations; the equal opportunity (equal time) regulations; and the various interpretations of the Fairness Doctrine, which is no longer enforced by the Commission. A brief section of frequently asked questions regarding political broadcasting is also provided.