FCC Asks Sinclair for More Details

The FCC has asked Sinclair for more details about their proposed merger with Sinclair. 

While some people think it is a sign the FCC might not approve the deal, others think it's just the FCC trying to make it look good, before they approve the deal. 

Over the last several months, dozens of organizations from across the political spectrum have filed comments with the FCC to oppose the Sinclair-Tribune merger.

But many think that Sinclair's cozy relationship with President Trump has made the deal a foregone conclusion. 

But, it's not stopping people from trying to get the FCC to do the right thing and deny the merger. 

“It’s clear Sinclair feels that they have greased the wheels with the Administration and think they can jam this deal through without answering the tough questions. If this deal goes through, Sinclair would have unprecedented control of local news stations with reach into nearly 3-out-of-4 U.S. households,” said Allied Progress Executive Director Karl Frisch.

Frisch continued, “I hope that this request for information means that the FCC is going to start taking their job seriously and holding Sinclair accountable. This is a good step, but the FCC needs to do more. They should stop their 180 day review clock until Sinclair submits answers to these legitimate concerns. The ball is in the FCC’s court now. They can either fight for consumers or be a lapdog for special interests like Sinclair.”

So... is the FCC really looking hard into this merger, or is this just window dressing before they hand over Tribune like a sacrificial lamb to Sinclair? 

Stay tuned...

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