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Court Temporarily Blocks New Federal Media Rules

An appeals court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Federal Communication Commission's new federal rules that would have eased limits on media ownership from taking effect as scheduled Thursday.

House Approves Roll Back of New Media Ownership Rule

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to block new media ownership regulations recently adopted by the Federal Communications Commission that would ease the limits on how many television stations media companies may own.

Congress Moves to Overturn New Media Ownership Rules

A House committee on Wednesday voted to roll back a key part of new media ownership regulations adopted by the Federal Communications Commission last month.

FCC Releases New Media Ownership Rules

The Federal Communications Commission late Wednesday published its final report on the revised media ownership rules, even as lawmakers and consumer rights groups announced various plans aimed at making sure the new rules never take effect.

FCC Votes to Ease Key Limits on Media Ownership

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday voted 3-2 along party lines to ease a number of media ownership restrictions, despite concerns the action will limit diversity and alternative voices in the media.

Senators Resume Debate Over Media Ownership

The Senate Commerce Committee continued to debate media ownership regulations Thursday, as the Federal Communications Commission prepared to vote on a massive overhaul of the rules early next month.

FCC Chairman Denies Requests to Postpone Vote

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell on Thursday said he would proceed with the June 2 vote to revise media ownership restrictions, declining a request by two commissioners for a one-month delay.

Senators Examine Media Ownership Ahead of FCC Ruling

Senators on Tuesday urged the Federal Communications Commission to use caution as the agency prepared for a final vote on June 2 on whether to ease media ownership regulations.

FCC Gives States Power to Set Telecom Rules

In a move widely seen as a setback to telecommunication deregulation efforts, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to give states more power to regulate local telephone competition rules.

FCC Approves Comcast-AT&T Merger

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday gave the green light to Comcast Corp.'s proposed buyout of AT&T Broadband, paving the way for the creation of the largest cable and Internet provider in the country.