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FCC Orders Obscenity Probe of Radio TV Programs
The FCC, in response to complaints, will investigate whether radio or television stations cable systems or staff broadcast obscene indecent or profane material. No stations named. The agency seeks a court test of its power to fine while noting it cannot censor. Dissenters warn of censorship while supporters urge greater broadcaster responsibility.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Communications Act
Nicholas Johnson
Torbert H. Macdonald
D-Mass
House Communications Subcommittee
Howard Baker
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