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FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is defending the agency's actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to operate in the public interest. Carr's comments follow ABC's accusations this week that the FCC is retaliating against it for political content.

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    FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’ (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is defending the agency's actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to operate in the public interest. Carr's comments follow ABC's accusations this week that the FCC is retaliating against it for political content.

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    Ticker – FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’ (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is defending the agency's actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to operate in the public interest. Carr's comments follow ABC's accusations this week that the FCC is retaliating against it for political content.

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