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US Lifts Cap on Local TV Station Owners

Updated 2026-08-06 19:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The US government has lifted the cap on local television station ownership, allowing media companies to own up to 39 percent of stations. Critics argue this could lead to increased media consolidation.

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2026-08-06 19:21 UTC
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Critics say the 39 percent cap was a safeguard against excessive concentration of media ownership in the US.
2026-08-06 19:25 UTC
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