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Members of Congress Urge Review of Discovery-WarnerMedia Merger
By Jon Lafayette published
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep David Cicilline lead group highlighting effect on jobs and competition in the industry and reduced choice for media consumers

GOP Legislators Grill FCC’s Rosenworcel on Standard General-Tegna Hearing Designation
By John Eggerton published
Lawmakers question motive and fairness of move

O’Rielly: FCC Shows Horrific Treatment of Standard General-Tegna Deal
By Michael O'Rielly published
Former commissioner says agency’s hearing designation order skews due process

One of Standard General’s Appeals of FCC’s Media Bureau Action Is Dismissed
By Jon Lafayette published
Effort to make FCC approve license transfer to be decided after April 14

‘Perfect Storm’ Sinks Gigi Sohn’s FCC Nomination (Analysis)
By John Eggerton published
Opportunity to keep regulator at a political stalemate was apparently too tempting to pass up

Unions Oppose Expedited Court Review of FCC’s Standard General-Tegna Decision
By John Eggerton published
Say it is not an appealable final order

Democratic Adviser Cedric Richmond Rips Into FCC’s Standard General-Tegna Order
By John Eggerton published
Says regulator is caving to special interests and out of step with Biden diversity efforts

Standard General Asks Court To Review FCC Media Bureau’s Move To Kill Tegna Deal
By Jon Lafayette published
Financing for $8.6 billion merger expires May 22
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