It may be the end to the presidential campaign, but Tuesday’s vote kicks off a high-stakes battle over media issues in the next Congress and administration. Broadcasting, advertising and consumer groups say that no matter who wins the presidency, there will be major changes in Congress, the Federal Communications...
Barack Obama would more closely examine broadcasters’ public-interest obligations, while John McCain would ensure that the government doesn’t take steps to interfere with the Internet’s growth, surrogates for the candidates are suggesting. At a forum Tuesday sponsored by the Minority Media & Telecommunications...