F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Stations
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, recently expressed concern about NPR’s and PBS’s sponsorships.
The FCC is investigating NPR and PBS
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr claims the public broadcasting stations could be violating federal law. Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr has ordered investigations into NPR and PBS with the goal of slashing the money given to the government-funded organizations, The New York Times reports.
Trump FCC Chairman Tells NPR and PBS to Prepare for Federal Investigation
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has ordered an investigation into whether or not NPR and PBS member stations recognized financial sponsors on air, which would violate government rules.
FCC Chairman Launches Investigation Into NPR And PBS Over Program Sponsorships — And Warns About Future Government Funding
New FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered the agency to launch an investigation into underwriting sponsorship announcements that air during PBS and NPR programming, suggesting that they may cross the line “into prohibited commercial advertisements.
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
FCC opens investigation into NPR, PBS underwriting
In a letter to CEOs of both organizations, FCC Chair Brendan Carr wrote that some underwriting announcements may “cross the line” into advertising.
Trump's FCC is coming from NPR and PBS now too
In one of his first major acts since taking over as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has directed the agency to open an investigation into NPR and PBS. Carr informed informed both organizations of the probe in a letter in a letter that was first reported by The New York Times.
New FCC chair investigating PBS and NPR, setting stage for defunding debate
I am concerned that NPR and PBS broadcasts could be violating federal law by airing commercials,” Carr wrote on Wednesday in a letter to NPR chief executive Katherine Maher and PBS chief executive Paula A.
FCC chair launches investigation into NPR, PBS
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching an investigation into NPR and PBS over their alleged "airing of commercials."
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