1、1 47 U.S.C. 307(a).2 See Remarks of FCC Commissioner Gloria Tristani, “Campaigns, Broadcasters, and the PublicInterest,” June 19, 2000. http:/ftp.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/2000/spgt008.html.3 See 65 Fed. Reg. 4211(I)(2)(January 26, 2000).4 The FCC and Broadcasting, http:/www.fcc.gov/mb/enf/forms/fcc
2、100.html.5 Id. See also Revision of Programming and Commercialization Policies, AscertainmentRequirements and Program Log Requirements for Commercial Television Stations, 98 F.C.C.2d(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebO
3、rder Code RS21963October 27, 2004The FCCs Political Broadcasting RegulationsAngie A. WelbornLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThis report provides an overview of the Federal Communication Commissionspolitical broadcasting regulations, including general public interest obligations; the
4、equalopportunity (equal time) regulations; and the various interpretations of the FairnessDoctrine, which is no longer enforced by the Commission. A brief section of frequentlyasked questions regarding political broadcasting is also provided. This report will beupdated as events warrant.Public Inter
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