Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Media Ownership

From Reuters and Yahoo News:

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday proposed that the agency relax its ban on the cross-ownership of newspapers and broadcast stations in the 20 biggest U.S. cities.

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said the "relatively minor" rule change would help bolster the newspaper industry by allowing owners in the top markets to buy a TV or radio station.


Relatively minor...Of course it is relatively minor that is the only way changes are made. But just because it is relatively minor doesn't mean it is not terrible.

Full Reuters Story

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