fairness doctrine
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fairness doctrine
n. An obligation formerly imposed by the Federal Communications Commission on broadcasters using the public airwaves to cover issues of public importance and in a manner that allowed those with opposing viewpoints a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
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Today, wireline video networks are under no "public interest" obligations--no Fairness Doctrine, no
equal-time rule, no right of reply to personal attack.
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