Methodology

What is the Media Tracker?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Communications Commission":

"… s the number of providers, or a range of the number of providers, that the Federal Communications Commission says is serving an area.Broadcast SourcesThe Center's catalog of radio and …"

New FCC chairman had big telephone player as a major client

By Nathaniel Heller

Financial disclosure reports show Michael Powell's former clients include a major telephone provider

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"… eclined to comment on Powell's work at the firm. …"

Telecom chief could face conflict issues

By Kristen Dorsey

Nancy J. Victory, now a key commerce department official, has worked telecommunication and wireless firms that she now oversees

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Communications Commission":

"… nted a manufacturer of ultra wide band technology, Time Domain, before the Federal Communications Commission. The technology has shown promise for many commercial applications, includ …"

"… order to be fully implemented.Victory's appointment comes as the NTIA and Federal Communications Commission are considering how to divide a highly coveted band of spectrum held by th …"

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Phone fund for schools, libraries riddled with fraud

Government officials say they don't have the resources to fix the Universal Service Fund

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"… the funds they need because some bad apples are not being dealt with."The Federal Communications Commission's Schools and Libraries program, also known as the "E-Rate" program, is su …"

Commentary

By Charles Lewis

Relaxing media ownership rules conflicts with the public's right to know

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Communications Commission":

"… this morning about the Media Ownership Rules currently under review by the Federal Communications Commission.The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organ …"

"… fairly or unfairly, there is a widespread perception that Congress and the Federal Communications Commission have become a rubber stamp over the years for the broadcast industry. And …"

"… oblem—the high cost of campaign commercials."I will formally request the Federal Communications Commission act to provide free or reduced-cost television time for candidates," the p …"

"… help us in this effort to strengthen our democracy."Within 24 hours, then-Federal Communications Commission chairman William Kennard announced that the FCC would develop new rules go …"

The FCC's rapidly revolving door

By John Dunbar

SBC senior veep a glaring example

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"… ob, he was at the FCC as a special counsel for competitive issues. …"

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FCC plans to nix industry-paid travel

By John Dunbar

Agency chair seeks $500,000 increase in travel budget to "largely eliminate" industry perks

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"… pressure from a powerful member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Federal Communications Commission says it plans to largely eliminate its longtime practice of accepting free …"

The FCC's strange non-profit

FCC Chairman Michael Powell runs venture capital firm that claims it's private

FCC dawdled as radio grew

By John Dunbar

How did companies like Clear Channel come to dominate radio markets? Blame FCC inaction

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"… uch of the FCC's June 2 decision, will be debated in the coming months. …"

Indecency on the air

By John Dunbar

Shock-radio jock Howard Stern remains 'King of All Fines'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Communications Commission":

"… Researchers Katie Mills and Alexander Cohen contributed to this report. …"

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