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Witnesses testified on the complexities surrounding implementation of the voluntary incentive auction of broadcast television spectrum, which is being conducted by the Federal…

Satellite television executives and attorneys specializing in intellectual property testified about retransmission consent, which requires cable providers to get permission and pay for…

Telecommunications officials from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), private industry, and consumer protection organizations testified on the FCC’s implementation of its auction…

Witnesses testified on the effects of the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 on the television marketplace and consumers twenty years after its passage. The Cable…

In the afternoon session of a day-long forum, representatives from a variety of interests including the cable industry, broadcasters, government agencies, television ratings services, and…

In the morning session of a day-long forum, representatives from a variety of interests including the cable industry, broadcasters, government agencies, television ratings services, and…

The Progress and Freedom Foundation held a discussion on whether government should extend broadcast decency rules to other media including cable and satellite. Following their remarks…

FCC Commissioners heard testimony on the proposed merger between Time-Warner and America OnLine. U.S. broad-band service issues were discussed such as the effect of the merger on promises…

Network and cable executives and representatives of computer companies testified before the House Telecommunications Subcommittee about the transition to digital television transmission and…

Committee members heard testimony concerning high definition television. Reed Hundt, Preston Padden, and Representative Billy Tauzin testified about the changeover from current television…

Committee members heard testimony from industry, consumer and government representatives concerning further deregulation of telecommunications. Issues discussed included cable rates,…

The hearing focused on the effects of the Cable Act of 1984. Mr. Fritts talked about the monopolies in cable. He said that the cable rates for consumers had increased 29% in the two years after…

The conference concerns the relationship between broadcasters and cable operators, the role of government in legislating the industries, and current issues and technological advances that…

Subcomittee on Antitrust, Monopolies and Business Rights held hearings on competitive problems in the cable television industry, focusing on proposed legislation to redefine effective…

The subcommittee held a hearing on viewer and consumer choices in cable television programming. Witnesses testified about the benefits and detriments of the Cable Communications Policy Act…

Panelists discussed if there is a need for governmental regulation of cable television. Topics included Must Carry rules and cable operators blacking out programs.

Panelists discussed issues facing the cable industry and answered questions. Panel One looked at regulating cable franchises. Panel Two looked at franchise modifications. Panel Three looked…

Witnesses testified on whether violence on television leads to violence in real life and if government standards need to be enacted. This is an incomplete program.