Michael-Powell

FCC Attempts Massive Media Deregulation Under Michael Powell Despite 97% Public Opposition

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The FCC, led by Chairman Michael Powell (son of Secretary of State Colin Powell), votes 3-2 along party lines to dramatically ease media ownership restrictions despite overwhelming public opposition. The new rules would increase the national TV ownership cap from 35% to 45% of U.S. households and …

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FCC Attempts Massive Media Deregulation Under Michael Powell Despite 97% Public Opposition

| Importance: 8/10

The FCC, led by Chairman Michael Powell (son of Secretary of State Colin Powell), votes 3-2 along party lines to dramatically ease media ownership restrictions despite overwhelming public opposition. The new rules would increase the national TV ownership cap from 35% to 45% of U.S. households and …

Michael K. Powell Colin Powell George W. Bush Trent Lott FCC Republican Commissioners +1 more regulatory-capture fcc media-consolidation deregulation michael-powell +1 more
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