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Senator Markey Condemns Trump FCC's Censorship of Media Organizations

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Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts has expressed outrage over the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) censorship of media organizations, specifically highlighting the case of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on his late-night show. Markey argued that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's comments on a right-wing podcast, suggesting that the FCC would take action against ABC and its parent company, Disney, are part of a broader pattern of censorship under Carr's leadership. Markey is pushing for a resolution to condemn Carr's actions and reaffirm the FCC's role in protecting free speech and a free press.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Markey introduced a resolution to condemn FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's censorship of media organizations, specifically over comments suggesting the FCC would take action against ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's monologue.
  • Markey argued that Carr's actions are part of a broader pattern of using the FCC to attack and undermine journalists, broadcasters, and news organizations that criticize his administration.
  • Markey has introduced legislation, including the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act, to prohibit the FCC from revoking broadcast licenses or taking action against broadcasters based on the viewpoints they broadcast.
  • Markey has also written to FCC Chairs and Commissioners, urging them to cease their censorship of media organizations and uphold the FCC's role in protecting free speech and a free press.
  • Seven senators, led by Markey, wrote to FCC Chairman Carr to express their concern over his comments and urge the FCC to cease its censorship of media organizations.

Statistics:

  • 1: The number of senators who wrote to FCC Chairman Carr expressing their concern over his comments.
  • 7: The number of senators who signed the letter to FCC Chairman Carr, led by Senator Markey.
  • 1: The number of bills introduced by Senator Markey to address censorship by the FCC, including the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act.
  • 1: The number of letters written to FCC Chairs and Commissioners by Senator Markey, urging them to cease their censorship of media organizations.
  • 1: The number of times FCC Chairman Carr has suggested that the FCC would take action against a media organization, specifically over Jimmy Kimmel's monologue.

Sources:

  • [United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Watch](http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)
  • [Resolution Text (PDF)]() (No date provided)
  • [US News and World Report](http://www.northjersey.com/)
  • [MIL OSI USA News](http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)
  • [Boston Globe](http://www.bostonglobe.com/)
  • [Roll Call](http://www.rollcall.com/)
  • [Contify.com](http://contify.com/)

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