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Justice Department, FTC Propose Tough New Merger Guidelines
By John Eggerton published
Regulators would look hard for instances of companies’ potential to buy up to monopoly

FCC OKs Test of Low-Power 5G Broadcasts
By John Eggerton published
Says it should provide input on potentially innovative new service

House Republicans Take Fresh Aim at Big Bird
By John Eggerton published
Appropriations bill passed out of subcommittee is silent on public media funding

FCC Report Shows NextGen TV Is Broadcast’s Gold Standard (B+C Guest Blog)
By Armstrong Williams published
But regulatory hurdles still stand in the way of ATSC 3.0’s benefits

FCC Sets Transmission Path for NextGen TV Simulcasts, Multicasts
By John Eggerton published
Adopts licensing rules of the road to ATSC 3.0

Citing Potential Human Extinction, Senators Seek Artificial Intelligence Inquiry
By John Eggerton published
See possible direct harm to vulnerable populations

House Panel Praises FCC’s Collegial Approach
By John Eggerton published
Bipartisanship is at least partially due to political deadlock

Simington: FCC Commissioners Need Role in Reviewing Delegated Authority
By John Eggerton published
Says agency should allow for review of staff decisions, or Congress should step in
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