Oops: Clerical Error Let Word of Sinclair Probe Slip
Agency source confirms Tribune deal investigation didn't stem from complaint
Agency source confirms Tribune deal investigation didn't stem from complaint
Agency says Chicago, Texas spin-offs appear to be sham transactions, hearing required
O'Rielly signals he agrees some questions of fact need resolving
Commission to release order July 19
Reports Sinclair looking for thumbs up as early as this week
Sinclair-Tribune still on pause; T-Mobile-Sprint review yet to launch
Deals like Gray’s purchase of Raycom will lead to higher retransmission-consent fees
Common Cause, Public Knowledge call it prudent course of action
Say it is illegal, not in public interest
Says it would boost consumer-unfriendly 'take it or leave it' retrans deals
Join with other groups to say that is 'optimal' solution
Regulator won’t make deal decision until at least mid-July at earliest
Broadcaster looks for regulatory approval of latest iteration of Tribune merger
Says agency would factor potential UHF discount decision into the equation
FCC posts broadcaster's re-filed Tribune deal terms; Wall Street looks for DOJ sign-off
Drops from three to two markets where it seeks to own two of top four stations
Says deal still fails to provide sufficiently clear picture of post-merger company
Agency still processing changes to proposal
Deal includes potential services agreement with buyer of both
Still discussing some station specifics with Justice Department