Mar 1, 2018 | FCC and the Laws
One of the functions of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is its proceedings and actions. This system is used to not only create rules and policy per new laws but also to enforce those laws if necessary. However, the proceedings of the FCC also have avenues...
Mar 1, 2018 | FCC and the Laws
In the digital age, the FCC and the laws it enacts are more influential and, some might say, dangerous than ever. Since the internet has come under their purview, it now regulates arguably the two most popular leisure activities in the United States, TV and the...
Mar 1, 2018 | FCC and the Laws
Since 1967, when the Freedom of Information Act was established, citizens have the right to ask for and access records from the federal government. This is one way to stay in-the-know about what’s happening. In addition to requesting specific information, agencies...
Feb 28, 2018 | FCC and the Laws
Founded as a result of the Communications Act of 1934, the Federal Communications Commission is the independent agency responsible for overseeing all of the public broadcasting over radio, television, and telephone in the United States. Known for being the...
Feb 28, 2018 | FCC and the Laws
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the federal government that was created in 1934 to oversee broadcasting stations. Today, they are responsible for the licensing of anyone who uses the public airwaves in the US, including television,...