Local governments across the country went to court Tuesday to challenge federal rules intended to spur competition in the cable television industry, asking the appeals courts to invalidate rules the FCC approved in December to smooth the way for new competitors who want to offer cable television service. At issue is whether the agency overstepped its authority when it voted to require local governments to offer new competitors speedier approval processes and capped fees.
April 04, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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Local governments across the country went to court Tuesday to challenge federal rules intended to spur competition in the cable television industry.
Lawyers for organizations representing cities and counties asked the appeals courts to invalidate rules the Federal Communications Commission approved in December to smooth the way for new competitors who want to offer cable television service.
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