Fairness in Broadcasting Act of 1987
Witnesses testified on the need for the Fairness Doctrine in the broadcast medium. this first hearing on S. 742 to clarify the congressional… read more
Witnesses testified on the need for the Fairness Doctrine in the broadcast medium. this first hearing on S. 742 to clarify the congressional intent concerning, and to codify, certain requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 that ensure that broadcasters afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. close
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- Wendell H. Ford U.S. Senator [D] Kentucky
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Thomas Goodgame President National Association of Broadcasters->Television Station Group, Westinghouse
- Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Senator [D] Hawaii
- John S. McCain III U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Arizona
- Bob Packwood U.S. Senator [R] Oregon
- Larry Pressler U.S. Senator [R] South Dakota
- John Spain Director WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge->News
- Pete Wilson U.S. Senator [R] California
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