Justice Department OKs Cable Rules: The department...
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Justice Department OKs Cable Rules: The department backed new standards that would allow re-regulation of cable TV by local governments in many places. The industry has operated largely free of regulations since 1984, when Congress passed a deregulation bill to encourage expansion. But consumers have complained about rising fees and poor service. Local regulation of rates is now permitted only where there is no competition.
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