FCC, first phase of deregulation

FCC begins first phase of deregulation efforts
The agency formally opened up a process to receive public comment on which of its regulations need updating and which rules should be deleted entirely. This article, FCC begins first phase of deregulation efforts,
FCC Officially Opens Door to Mass Broadcast Deregulation
The FCC is opening the floodgates to mass deregulation of the broadcasting industry under the mantra of "Delete, Delete, Delete."
FCC plans sweeping deregulation overhaul
The FCC unveiled the docket on Wednesday, aptly titled "In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete." The agency is asking for public comment on "every rule, regulation or guidance document that the FCC should eliminate to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.
FCC launches wide deregulation effort as agency investigates broadcasters
The Federal Communications Commission announced a new effort to reverse regulations on the tech, media, and telecommunications industries. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced Wednesday that the agency has launched a new large-scale deregulatory initiative.
FCC Chairman Carr Launches Massive Deregulation Initiative
In making the announcement Carr and the FCC said that the independent regulatory agency was acting in direct response to “President Trump’s leadership and the Trump Administra
FCC unveils sweeping deregulation effort
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning a new effort to roll back regulations on the tech, media and telecommunications industries, the department announced Wednesday. The FCC said it is seeking public comment on “every rule,
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