Fairness Doctrine: History and Constitutional Issues

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This report will discuss the history of the Fairness Doctrine, enforcement of the doctrine by the FCC, abolition of it by the FCC, efforts to effect and to prevent its reinstatement, and potential constitutional issues with reinstating the doctrine as applied to broadcasters and as applied to satellite and cable television providers.

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Ruane, Kathleen Ann July 13, 2011.

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This report will discuss the history of the Fairness Doctrine, enforcement of the doctrine by the FCC, abolition of it by the FCC, efforts to effect and to prevent its reinstatement, and potential constitutional issues with reinstating the doctrine as applied to broadcasters and as applied to satellite and cable television providers.

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Ruane, Kathleen Ann. Fairness Doctrine: History and Constitutional Issues, report, July 13, 2011; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc822082/: accessed October 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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