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politics17h ago
At House Hearing, FCC Chairman Continues To Defend Authority To Enforce “Public Interest Standard” – Whatever That Is (Analysis)
- Carr testified before a House subcommittee, defending the FCC’s use of the public interest standard.
- Democrats argued the standard is vague and could police speech, urging a narrower role for the agency.
- Carr argued broadcasters must operate in the public interest while acknowledging limited FCC authority over cable.
- The hearing included comparisons to political pressure on newsrooms and debates over content policing.
- Carr referenced past investigations into networks and commentary as within FCC oversight.
- Democratic lawmaker Gomez urged returning to infrastructure support rather than content policing.
- The discussion highlighted a long-running debate about what the public interest standard should mean for broadcasters.
- Carr cited examples of lawmakers pressuring broadcasters as context for his warnings to networks.
- Carr acknowledged the ongoing investigations into a Bay Area radio station and other matters.
- The hearing underscored the central question of how the public interest standard should operate in the modern media landscape.
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