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FCC Moves Toward Easing Media Ownership Rules

By Jim Zarroli

Published January 17, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

The Federal Communications Commission continues to move toward easing rules on how many broadcast outlets a single company may own. Aware of criticism, FCC Chairman Michael Powell insists changes are needed but says the commission won't entirely wipe out the current restraints. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

Jim Zarroli

Jim Zarroli is an NPR correspondent based in New York. He covers economics and business news.

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