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Journal Deal Raises Red Flag With FCC

Commission member asks if deal serves public interest

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 26, 2007 1:47 PM CDT

(Newser) – FCC commissioner Michael Copps would like to toss a monkey wrench into News Corp.’s Dow Jones takeover, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Copps, a Democrat, yesterday called for an inquiry to determine whether the deal suits the public interest and whether current rules sufficiently...   Read full story »

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