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F.C.C. Expletives Policy Ruled Unconstitutional

July 13, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
F.C.C. Expletives Policy Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s “fleeting expletives” policy on broadcasts, saying its vagueness could inhibit free speech.
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F.C.C. Moves Toward Deeper Broadband Role

June 17, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
F.C.C. Moves Toward Deeper Broadband Role

The commission is looking to give itself the authority to regulate the transmission component of broadband Internet service.
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F.C.C. Reviews Media Ownership Rules

May 25, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
F.C.C. Reviews Media Ownership Rules

In its request, made every four years, the Federal Communications Commission asked the public if current rules on media ownership should be changed.


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F.C.C. Considers Changes on Cable Fee Disputes

March 11, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
F.C.C. Considers Changes on Cable Fee Disputes

The agency wants to ensure that customers do not lose TV access because of fee disputes between broadcasters and cable companies.


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F.C.C. Opens an Inquiry for a Game Show on Fox

February 19, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
F.C.C. Opens an Inquiry for a Game Show on Fox

The F.C.C. is questioning whether some contestants of “Our Little Genius” were fed quiz answers in advance.


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News Analysis: After 10 Years, Age-Bias Suit Ends in Changed Hollywood

January 27, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
News Analysis: After 10 Years, Age-Bias Suit Ends in Changed Hollywood

A group of television writers can finally claim victory in a class-action age discrimination lawsuit, but there are indications that Hollywood’s bias against older writers is now less pervasive.


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Martha Stewart Will Shift Show to Hallmark Channel

January 27, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
Martha Stewart Will Shift Show to Hallmark Channel

Starting in September, “The Martha Stewart Show” will open a two-and-a-half-hour block of programming with Ms. Stewart’s brand attached.


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‘Idol’ Creator Plans to Start New Business

January 14, 2010
By By EDWARD WYATT
‘Idol’ Creator Plans to Start New Business

Simon Fuller said that he expected to be fully involved with “American Idol” but wanted to expand his horizons.


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