Title: Fairness Doctrine: History and Constitutional Issues
Abstract: The Fairness Doctrine was a policy of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) that required broadcast licensees to cover issues of public importance and to do so in a fair manner. In 1987, after a period of study, the FCC repealed the Fairness Doctrine. The debate in Congress regarding whether to reinstate the doctrine continues today. This report covers the history of such debates.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-07-13
Language: en
Type: book
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