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FCC Weighs Lifting Media Ownership Rules to Boost Competition

10/30/2025

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering eliminating outdated media ownership restrictions to boost broadcasters' competitiveness.
Former House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders say regulations from the media-access era now obstruct local broadcasters.
They argue the rules weaken local journalism and should be repealed to foster competition and protect consumers.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr backs the reform as part of a broader deregulatory agenda.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering eliminating outdated media ownership restrictions to boost broadcasters' competitiveness.
Former House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders say regulations from the media-access era now obstruct local broadcasters.
They argue the rules weaken local journalism and should be repealed to foster competition and protect consumers.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr backs the reform as part of a broader deregulatory agenda.