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The Radio Act
Was put into place by congress to regulate broadcast materials. -
Communications Act
The passing of this act transferred jurisdiction over radio licensing to a new Federal Communications Commission. -
Federal Communications Commission
an independent agency of the United States government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the United States. -
Code of Ethics in Media
Put into place by Hutchins Commission to give journalists the responsibility to follow an ethical code. -
The Fairness Doctrine
Required licensed stations to cover controversial issues in a balanced manner by providing listeners with information about all perspectives on any controversial issue. -
The Freedom of Information Act
Passed by Lyndon B. Johnson, this act requires the executive branch to share information with U.S citizens when requested. -
The Supreme Court determined that journalists are not exempt from subpoenas
It was decided that journalists who conceal a source and thereby protect him or her from being properly tried for a crime may spend time in jail for contempt of court. -
The Telecommunications Act
This act brought significant changes to the radio and television industries. -
The Placement Net Neutrality
These regulations required internet service providers to give everyone equal access to their services and disallowed biased charging of internet access fees. -
The Termination of Net Neutrality
The repeal of the FCC's rules took effect, ending network neutrality regulation in the United States.