Is the Public Interest to be Found?

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At least two organizations have filed petitions with the FCC asking the agency to reconsider its decision that cable operators don't have to carry broadcasters' multiple digital programs. NAB President and CEO <a href="http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/articles-author.php?id=5">Eddie Fritts</a> told reporters at NAB2005 that the request to the FCC is part of a strategy that includes seeking legislation to require multicast must-carry. Meanwhile, the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) has also filed with the FCC a petition for further reconsideration of the ruling. MMTC is the principal advocate for ownership diversity in the country, representing 54 national organizations to the FCC.

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