The bane of the Federal Communications Commission, shock radio exploded on the American scene in the closing decades of the twentieth century. Some hailed this format as a refreshing example of free speech at work—its very outrageousness proof...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent regulatory agency that executes and enforces the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 and its amendments. It has the statutory authority to create and execute administrative law such...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a United States government agency, created, directed, and empowered by Congressional statute (see 47 U.S.C. § 151 and 47 U.S.C. § 154), and with the majority of its commissioners...

Renee Licht has been with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since 1978, starting as an intern in the general counsel's office. As deputy chief of policy at the FCC's Mass Media Bureau, Licht is at the heart of some of the FCC's most challenging...

by Ted Hearn Martin Opposes ACA Request Washington- Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin signaled last Tuesday that he remains opposed to blanket waivers for small cable operators from rules that require analog and digital carriage of some local TV stations...

The Republican-majority Federal Communications Commission is getting its first taste of what life will be like under a Democratically controlled Congress.On Thursday morning, the five commissioners are to appear before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. And on Feb. 15, they will appear before...

Google Inc. is one of 266 potential bidders in a highly anticipated airwaves auction scheduled to begin in January.The Federal Communications Commission released a list of the 266 prospective bidders Tuesday evening. Of the 266 applications received, Google's was one of 96 that was deemed...