Leslie Stimson of Radio World
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iHeart to Pay $1 Million to Resolve EAS Case
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
Radio broadcaster iHeartCommunications will pay a $1 million civil penalty to resolve an FCC investigation into misuse of EAS tones.
Group Pushes FCC to Standardize EAS Gear Response
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
“We know this will not be an easy, painless nor inexpensive process.”
Broadcast Indecency Complaints Drop
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
The number of consumer complaints about broadcast indecency, as well as interference, is dropping. The FCC received 1,520 indecency/obscenity complaints for 2013 and 2,181 in 2012.
FCC Preparing to Act on Media Ownership
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
The FCC is preparing to act on some aspects of its media ownership rules at its public meeting later this month. For now, all rules remain in place.
FCC Okays Scripps-Journal Merger
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
The FCC has approved the merger of Journal Communications, Inc. and The E.W. Scripps Co.
Broadcast Indecency Is a Lightning Rod
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
FCC Reform Hearing Sparks Lively Debate
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
The legislation would require the FCC to conduct cost-benefit analyses before adopting new rules, meet binding deadlines and provide the public an adequate opportunity to review proposals.
Staff Cuts Made at Harris Broadcast
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
Up to 17 people have been laid off from Harris Broadcast Communications Division.
Compromise Reached on FCC Reform in House
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
A compromise has been reached in the House on FCC reform. Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee are expected to approve the bipartisan proposed reforms on Wednesday.
Staff Cuts Made at Harris Broadcast
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
Up to 17 people have been laid off from Harris Broadcast Communications Division.

NAB Supports Location, NPT Code for National EAS Tests
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
The National Association of Broadcasters is giving a thumbs up to the FCC proposals to tweak the system as federal officials plan the next national EAS test next fall.
Walden: 'The FCC Is Not Some Venture Capital Firm'
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
At issue is how the agency makes its decisions and how the voting process can be opened up so businesses affected by the agency’s decisions, and the public, have more input before votes are cast.
FCC Beefs Up Enforcement Bureau
By Leslie Stimson of Radio World published
Katherine Winfree is now chief of the Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau.
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