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Sohn

Common Cause Calls on Senate to Confirm Gigi Sohn to FCC

By George Winslow published

Group said the “smear campaign” against Sohn’s nomination to the FCC has “now turned to a more bigoted and hateful nature”

Regulatory and Standards
OAN

Common Cause Applauds Verizon’s Decision to Drop OAN

By George Winslow published

Verizon is the last major carrier to offer the conservative One America News Network to subscribers

Business
Tegna

Common Cause Files FCC Petition Opposing Tegna Merger

By George Winslow published

The group said the $8.6 billion merger deal “represents yet another opportunity by private equity and hedge funds to take over America’s newsrooms”

Regulatory and Standards
Common Cause

Common Cause to SCOTUS: Protect Media Ownership By Upholding Third Circuit Ruling

By Michael Balderston published

Brief argues FCC was “arbitrary and capricious” in its deregulation effort of media ownership rules

Regulatory and Standards
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Common Cause: Sinclair Fine ‘Insufficient’ Penalty

By Michael Balderston published

Organization says fine, the largest against a broadcaster in FCC history, equates to a slap on the wrist.

Regulatory and Standards
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FCC Officially Approves T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

By Michael Balderston published

Vote was split among party lines, but some challenges may remain.

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Common Cause Petitions to Stop Nexstar, Tribune Merger

By Michael Balderston published

Says merger would give Nexstar “unprecedented amount of control” over local media.

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Apollo-Cox-Northwest Merger Draws Skepticism from Common Cause

By Michael Balderston published

If approved, Apollo would own 25 TV stations, which Common Cause worries will hurt localism.

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