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Log in through your institution journal article Communications and Politics: The Media and the MessageLaw and Contemporary Problems Vol. 34, No. 2, Communications: Part 1 (Spring, 1969) , pp. 255-277 (23 pages) Published By: Duke University School of Law https://doi.org/10.2307/1191090 https://www.jstor.org/stable/1191090 Read and download Log in through your school or library Alternate access options For independent researchers Read Online Read 100 articles/month free Subscribe to JPASS Unlimited reading + 10 downloads Journal Information Established in 1933, Law and Contemporary Problems is Duke Law School's oldest journal. During the first 40 years of publication, the quarterly journal was entirely edited and managed by faculty. In the 1970's a student editorial board was added, although the journal continues to enjoy substantial faculty input. Distinctive in format and content, each issue is devoted to papers on a particular topic of contemporary interest. Usually the topics reflect an interdisciplinary perspective with contributions by lawyers, economists, social scientists, scholars in other disciplines, and public officials. The journal occasionally publishes student notes related to past symposia. Subscribers include general university libraries, government agencies, and foreign educational institutions, as well as the more traditional law libraries and law firms. Law and Contemporary Problems is monitored by a general editor and a faculty advisory committee. Publisher Information Duke Law School was established as a graduate and professional school in 1930. Its mission is to prepare students for responsible and productive lives in the legal profession. As a community of scholars, the Law School also provides leadership at the national and international levels in efforts to improve the law and legal institutions through teaching, research, and other forms of public service. Although Duke University is young by comparison to other major American universities, its academic programs and professional schools together have attained an international stature and a reputation for quality and innovation that few universities can match. Among the Law School's unique strengths are an extensive network of interdisciplinary collaboration across the Duke campus and an emphasis in teaching and research initiatives addressing global and international issues. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. BackgroundThe FCC’s Political Programming staff is responsible for overseeing implementation of Federal statutes and for administering rules and regulations relating to political programming and campaign advertising on radio and television broadcast stations, cable television systems, satellite TV (also referred to as “Direct Broadcast Satellite” or “DBS”) providers, and satellite radio (also referred to as “Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services” or “SDARS”) licensees. The Political Programming staff carries out its responsibilities in the Media Bureau’s Policy Division. Fact Sheet: FCC Political Programming Rules Areas of AuthorityThe FCC’s political programming and campaign advertising rules generally govern the circumstances under which broadcast stations and other regulatees air political-related advertisements. The FCC’s Political Programming staff resolves issues relating to, among other things:
The FCC generally does not:
Political Inspection FilesBroadcast stations, cable system operators, DBS providers, and SDARS licensees are required to maintain public inspection files, of which political files are a part. Political files contain, among other things:
Political files are available for public inspection in an online database hosted by the FCC. The public may access the political files of any broadcast station, cable system operator, DBS provider or SDARS licensee at: https://publicfiles.fcc.gov Electioneering Communications DatabasePursuant to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, the FCC is required to maintain an Electioneering Communications Database to allow the public to determine whether a communication sent via a broadcast station, network, cable system and/or satellite system can or cannot reach 50,000 or more people in a particular Congressional District or State. The Electioneering Communications Database may be found at: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecd Federal Statutes and Administrative Rules Governing Political ProgrammingFederal statutes relating to the FCC and political programming may be found in Title 47 of the United States Code. The FCC’s administrative rules and regulations governing political programming may be found in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. For your convenience, you may access these statutes and rules at: https://www.fcc.gov/media/policy/statutes-and-rules-candidate-appearances-advertising Contact InformationIf you have questions concerning the FCC’s political programming and recordkeeping rules, you may contact the Political Programming staff at (202) 418-1440 or If you have questions concerning political-related robocalls or unwanted political-related text messages that you are receiving on your landline or mobile phone, please visit the FCC’s Consumer Complaint Center at: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us The Federal Election Commission (FEC) also shares some authority in regulating political advertising. For further information about the FEC’s regulatory authority in this area, you may visit its website located at: https://www.fec.gov Political Programming and Recordkeeping Headlines10/25/22 - Consent Decree 10/6/22 - Consent Decree 10/3/22 - Consent Decree 9/23/22 - Consent Decree 9/21/22 - Consent Decree 9/21/22 - Consent Decree 9/19/22 - Consent Decree 9/16/22 - Consent Decree 9/13/22 - Consent Decree 8/9/22 - Consent Decree 8/9/22 - Consent Decree 8/9/22 - Consent Decree 8/9/22 - Consent Decree 8/5/22 - Consent Decree 7/18/22 - Consent Decree 7/18/22 - Consent Decree 7/15/22 - Consent Decree 7/15/22 - Consent Decree 7/13/22 - Consent Decree 7/12/22 - Consent Decree 7/12/22 - Consent Decree 7/11/22 - Consent Decree 7/11/22 - Consent Decree 7/8/22 - Consent Decree 7/8/22 - Consent Decree 7/6/22 - Consent Decree 7/6/22 - Consent Decree 6/30/22 - Consent Decree 6/30/22 - Consent Decree 6/28/22 - Consent Decree 6/23/22 - Consent Decree 6/22/22 - Consent Decree 6/17/22 - Consent Decree 6/16/22 - Consent
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NPRM 2/28/20 - News Release 2/2/20 - Public Notice What was the purpose of equal time provision quizlet?It is also called the "equal opportunity provision". The equal time rule requires broadcasters to provide equal access to the airwaves to all legally qualified for a given political office during election campaigns.
Which media source is regulated by the federal government?About the FCC. The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
Which of the following require equal time and equal treatment opposing political views on broadcast news?The equal-time rule specifies that American radio and television broadcast stations must provide equivalent access to competing political candidates.
What is it called when mass media chooses which issues or topics deserve public discussion?The media also engages in agenda setting, which is the act of choosing which issues or topics deserve public discussion.
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