Lawyer Article
Gregg Skall Examines FCC's Broadcast Access Rights Determination Rules for Political Candidates
April 8, 2010
Abstract
In "Nothing New Under the Sun," John King recently commented on the Glenn Miller political advertising matter in Missouri recalling the Commission’s prior ruling in the J.B. Stoner case. John is correct when he states that "it is well-settled that Congress has tied broadcasters’ hands when it comes to providing candidates with unfettered access to the airwaves." However, there is a key difference between the Stoner case and the Glenn Miller situation. As counsel to the Missouri Broadcasters Association, we have been examining this matter for Missouri broadcasters.
In "Nothing New Under the Sun," John King recently commented on the Glenn Miller political advertising matter in Missouri recalling the Commission’s prior ruling in the J.B. Stoner case. John is correct when he states that "it is well-settled that Congress has tied broadcasters’ hands when it comes to providing candidates with unfettered access to the airwaves." However, there is a key difference between the Stoner case and the Glenn Miller situation. As counsel to the Missouri Broadcasters Association, we have been examining this matter for Missouri broadcasters.
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