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SocialDemocrat61

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18. They can regulate local cable systems

Reply to 2na fisherman (Reply #15)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 02:07 AM

6 hrs ago

like Spectrum or Comcast but not cable channels, which don't require licensing by the FCC.
But sure any administration can use other government agencies to put pressure on any business.
But they can't use the FCC to pressure cable channels.

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