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Networks Sue Over Indecency Rulings

Networks Sue Over Indecency Rulings: "The four major television networks and more than 800 affiliated stations have sued to overturn recent indecency rulings from the Federal Communications Commission, saying the government 'overstepped its authority' in the March judgments.

The lawsuits -- filed in several federal courts around the country by ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, their affiliate stations and the Hearst-Argyle Television Inc. chain Thursday and yesterday -- could become the test case long awaited by broadcasters who seek to challenge the government's ability to police the airwaves, the broadcasters acknowledge privately."

posted by Matthew O. Smith @ 8:38 AM