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Sen. Markey Urges Fellow Senators to Back FCC Commissioner Nomination Gigi Sohn

By Tom Butts published

Massachusetts Democrat thinks opposition may be partly due to homophobia

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NAB Applauds Senate Commerce Committee Passage of Low Power Protection Act

By George Winslow last updated

If passed by Congress, the act would give low power stations a chance to upgrade to Class A status

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Sen. Ben Ray Luján Named Communications Subcommittee Chair

By John Eggerton last updated

Had been on House communications subcommittee

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Divided Senate Commerce OKs Simington for FCC Seat

By John Eggerton published

Would succeed O'Rielly, who has to exit before new Congress is seated

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Minority Report: Big Tech Threatens Local News

By John Eggerton published

Suggests Congress needs to step in to help broadcast, print

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Senate Schedules Simington FCC Nomination Hearing

By Michael Balderston published

Simington is President Trump’s pick to replace FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly

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FCC's O'Rielly Nomination Advances to Full Senate

By John Eggerton published

Handful of Democrats vote against second term

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C-Band Auction Bill OK’d by Senate Commerce Committee

By TVT Staff published

Bill was approved with an amendment that establishes how proceeds would be divided.

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Rural Groups Oppose STELAR Reauthorization

By Michael Balderston published

Senate Commerce Committee hearing on STELAR to take place Oct. 23.

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Senate Wades Into STELAR Debate With Hearing

By Michael Balderston published

Commerce Committee heard from broadcasters and satellite operators about whether or not STELAR should be renewed.

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