Nation Dec 17

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FCC Weighs Changing Media 'Cross-ownership' Rules

The FCC will vote Tuesday on whether media companies should be permitted to own both a newspaper and broadcast station in the same market. Jeffrey Brown reports on the pending "cross-ownership" proposal, and then media experts discuss its potential impact.

Nation Jan 21

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FCC Chairman Michael Powell Resigns

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell, who oversaw the passage of controversial media ownership rules among other matters, announced Friday he will leave his post in March after holding the job for four years.

Nation May 16

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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.