How the Federal Communications Commission Is Dominated by the Industries It Regulates

Captured Agency: How the Federal Communications Commission Is Dominated by the Industries It Presumably Regulates

by Michelle Obama

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Language	:	German
File size	:	785 KB
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Print length	:	316 pages

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

The FCC was created by the Communications Act of 1934, which gave the agency broad authority to regulate the telecommunications industry.

The FCC's mission is to "promote the public interest, convenience, and necessity" in the field of telecommunications.

The FCC is often accused of being captured by the very industries it is supposed to oversee. This means that the FCC's decisions are influenced by the interests of the telecommunications industry, rather than the public interest.

There are a number of reasons why the FCC is so easily captured by the telecommunications industry.

• The telecommunications industry is a very powerful industry, with a lot of money and resources.
• The FCC is a relatively small agency, with limited resources.
• The FCC is appointed by the President, who is often beholden to the telecommunications industry for campaign contributions.

The capture of the FCC by the telecommunications industry has a number of negative consequences for consumers and the public interest.

• The FCC is less likely to make decisions that are in the best interests of consumers.
• The FCC is more likely to approve mergers and acquisitions that will lead to higher prices and less competition.
• The FCC is less likely to regulate the telecommunications industry in a way that protects consumers' privacy.

There are a number of things that can be done to reduce the capture of the FCC by the telecommunications industry.

• The FCC could be made more independent from the President and the telecommunications industry.
• The FCC could be given more resources to hire more staff and conduct more research.
• The FCC could be required to hold more public hearings and solicit more input from consumers and the public interest groups.

The capture of the FCC by the telecommunications industry is a serious problem that has a number of negative consequences for consumers and the public interest. There are a number of things that can be done to reduce the capture of the FCC, but it is important to note that this will not be an easy task.

Captured Agency: How the Federal Communications Commission Is Dominated by the Industries It Presumably Regulates

by Michelle Obama

5 out of 5

Language	:	German
File size	:	785 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	316 pages

FREE