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Cable Rate Regulations Upheld: A federal appeals court has upheld 3-year-old federal rules that have limited cable television rates and saved customers more than $3 billion. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the Federal Communications Commission’s rules are consistent with Congress’ intent and are not--as cable companies argued--arbitrary and capricious. Congress instructed the FCC to craft rate regulations in a 1992 law. The court also ruled that the FCC’s provisions do not violate cable companies’ First Amendment rights. Cable industry officials said they are considering their legal options and may appeal the case to the Supreme Court.