Here’s background on the fairness doctrine, which may be getting more attention in recent months. The policy of the United States Federal Communications Commission that became known as the “Fairness Doctrine” is an attempt to ensure that all coverage of controversial issues by a broadcast station be balanced and fair. The FCC took the view, […]
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Letters from Alaska
A campaign and a national party are exchanging letters with television stations over the contents of advertising. Nothing new for this time of year. Sen. Ted Stevens’ re-election campaign called on Alaska radio and television stations to stop showing a pair of political commercials attacking the longtime Republican Senator this week. The Stevens campaign spent […]
Post Covers Four Second Allegation
Today’s Post covers the recent allegations involving FCC disclaimers in political ads. Republican election lawyer Jan Baran said he cannot imagine the FCC requiring networks to impose the sanctions. “Neither the FEC nor the FCC have imposed such a draconian punishment on any campaign with so minor an infraction,” he said.