Fairness Doctrine and the Equal Opportunities Doctrine.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freedom of speech.

Freedom of the press.

Telecommunication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (15 pages) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1988.

System Details:

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text file

PDF

Summary:

Discusses the case for repeal of the Fairness, equal broadcast opportunities, and reasonable access doctrines under the Communications Act of 1934 as amended, regarding political programming. Cites First Amendment arguments and Federal Communications Commission action in abolishing the Fairness Doctrine and recommending repeal of the other two doctrines. Reviews related legislation in the 100th Congress.

Notes:

CRS Report.

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Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Fairness Doctrine and the Equal Opportunities Doctrine

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