Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay argues that the FCC lacks the legal authority to repeal the 39% TV ownership cap, asserting that only Congress can modify the statutory limit. Despite his warning, the FCC is moving forward with a vote to eliminate the rule.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant constitutional debate regarding the limits of regulatory agency power versus legislative authority in the US media landscape.
Respect my authoritah Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it Congress set ownership limit at 39%, but FCC claims authority to kill the rule.
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