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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 ye…

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 wi…

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

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 o…

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 look…

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.