Proposed FCC Rule Change Threatens Funding For Public Access Stations

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Channel: GBH News · 2018 · News & Politics

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Public access TV stations might not be the most popular channels in the lineup, but they’ve been a cornerstone of cable for decades — televising civic meetings, school sports, and providing a soapbox for political rants. But now a proposed FCC rule could put public access out of business.

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