Hiring Of FCC Scholar Criticized
The FCC's hiring this week of Stuart Benjamin, a telecommunications law professor on leave from Duke University, as a "distinguished scholar in residence" drew sharp criticism Friday from the Parents Television Council, which claims that he's called for long-standing broadcast indecency law to be found unconstitutional, CongressDaily reported. "The appointment of Stuart Benjamin raises significant questions about how seriously the FCC intends to take its job to enforce the well-established broadcast decency law," PTC President Tim Winter said in a prepared statement. He urged FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to reaffirm his commitments to enforce laws and regulations governing inappropriate radio and television content. To read more click here. (Subscription required)
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