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national ownership cap rule
Coverage of national ownership cap rule in the Nexus archive.
- Brendan Carr plans to let broadcast giants dominate the airwaves
The Federal Communications Commission will vote on August 6th to end the national ownership cap rule, which limits a single company from owning broadcast stations reaching more than 39% of US TV households. Republican Chair Brendan Carr argues the rule is obsolete due to the rise of social media and streaming platforms, which can reach audiences without relying on public airwaves.