..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Fred Upton
Chairman
Committee on Energy and Commerce
U.S. House of Representatives
2125 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Chairman Upton:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if! can be of any further
assistance.
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Greg Walden
Chairman
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Committee on Energy and Commerce
U.S. House of Representatives
2125 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Chairman Walden:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very impOliant and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Charles Bass
U.S. House of Representatives
2350 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 2051.5.., ...'
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your'views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case. . - . . :.:~,
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a"variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
1 appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if 1 can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12n-l STREET S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Brian Bilbray
U.S. House of Representatives
2410 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515 ':
pear Congressman Bilbray:
September 27, 2012
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
ev~ry case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any fmiher
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
-..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Marsha Blackburn
U.S. House of Representatives
217 Cannon House Office Building
. Washington, D.C. 20515
.. Dear Congresswoman Blackburn:
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Thank. you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
ne~works to compete .fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a val uable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 • 202-4 18-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mary Bono Mack
U.S. House of Representatives
104 Cannon House Office Building
, ,WJAshington, D.C. 2051~· ~: ,: '..
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
net~orks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
,eve,ry case. ,:' ~., ,:.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12m STREET S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
...JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Michael Burgess
U.S. House of Representatives
2241 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515 .:..... :.' I
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. Dear,Congressman Burgess:
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
n~tworks to compete ,fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
e,v.ery case.
. . The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed RulewlClking in 2011, seeking comment on
.a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
.Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION'S COMMISSION
September 27,2012
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Cory Gardner
U.S. House of Representatives
213 Cannon House Office Building
, Washington, D.C. 20515·
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Dear Congressman Gardner:
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
, The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 6] 6. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if! can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Phil Gingrey
U.S. House of Representatives
442 Cannon House Office Building
,W~shington, D.C. 205J:5 .~: :.':, ",. ,
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rules.' Younriews are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
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Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
ne:works to compete fa~rly. Thus, a ~howing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case. I • ;
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The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a"variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12T1-I STREET S. W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Michael Grimm
U.S. House of Representatives
512 Cannon House Office Building
. 'Y'!'Cf: hington, D.C. 2051~ .
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Dear Congressman Grimm:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
niles. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
ev~ry case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 • 202-4 18-1000
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Brett Guthrie
U.S. House of Representatives
308 CaImon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515 ~
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of prograIll carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
. every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12n-l STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Gregg Harper
U.S. House of Representatives
307 Cam10n House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 205.15· ~'" ;:. "
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules, Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly, Thus, a ,showing of anticompetitive d,iscrimination is required in
.. eVyry case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a'variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any fmiher
assistance.
Sincerely,
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445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Adam Kinzinger
U.S. House of Re.presentatives
1218 Longworth House Office Building
V{ashington, D.C. 205J 5 _
. DearCongressman Kinzinger:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very impoliant and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of lmaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
ev:~ry case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
avariety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12n-l STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Leonard Lance
U.S., House of Representatives
426 Cannon House Office Building
.. Wilshington, D.C. 20515,
. Dear Congressman Lance:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules, Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding,
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
ev,ery case,
. The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616, Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance,
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 12m STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27, 2012
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Robeli E. Latta
U.S. House of Representatives
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Latta:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very impOliant and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if! can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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.Julius Genachowski
445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-/000
<..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27, 2012
The Honorable Cynthia M. Lummis
U.S. House of Representatives
113 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Lummis:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Conm1ission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Jim Matheson
U.S. House of Representatives
2434 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Matheson:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulelnaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
c.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable David B. McKinley
U.S. House of Representatives
313 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman McKinley:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 ofthe Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of w1affiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me lmow if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 12Tt1 STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27, 2012
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers
U.S. House of Representatives
2421 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
...JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Tim Murphy
U.S. House of Representatives
322 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Murphy:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12n-f STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Sue Myrick
U.S. House of Representatives
230 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Myrick:
Thank. you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if! can be of any fmther
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12n-i STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-4/8-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
-JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Pete Olson
U.S. House of Representatives
312 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Olson:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Joseph R. Pitts
U.S. House of Representatives
420 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Pitts:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
-JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Mike Pompeo
U.S. House of Representatives
107 Cmmon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Pompeo:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Conm1ission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any fmiher
assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Denny Rehberg
U.S. House of Representatives
2448 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Rehberg:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very impOliant and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
ConU11ission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27, 2012
The Honorable Mike Rogers
U.S. House of Representatives
133 Cam10n House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Rogers:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ojProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any fmiher
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12"n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Mike Ross
U.S. House of Representatives
2436 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Ross:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27, 2012
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Steve Scalise
U.S. House of Representatives
429 Camlon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Scalise:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-/000
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Jolm M. Shimkus
U.S. House of Representatives
2452 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Shimkus:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27, 2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Christopher H. Smith
U.S. House of Representatives
23 73 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Smith:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulem.aking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Cliff Stearns
U.S. House of Representatives
2306 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Stearns:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if! can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
c.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable John Sullivan
U.S. House of Representatives
434 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Sullivan:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and further advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
=
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
The Honorable Lee Terry
U.S. House of Representatives
2331 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Terry:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that unreasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking comment on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and fUliher advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 27,2012
..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Ed Whitfield
U.S. House of Representatives
2368 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Whitfield:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's program carriage
rules. Your views are very important and will be inc!uded in the record of the proceeding.
Under the rules it has adopted implementing Section 616 of the Communications Act, the
Commission considers complaints of program carriage discrimination on a case-by-case basis,
focusing on the particular facts of each complaint. The statute and the Commission's rules
prohibit affiliation-based discrimination that umeasonably restrains the ability of unaffiliated
networks to compete fairly. Thus, a showing of anticompetitive discrimination is required in
every case.
The Commission issued a Notice ofProposed Rulemaking in 2011, seeking conunent on
a variety of revisions to the program carriage rules in order to improve Commission procedures
and fmther advance the goals of Section 616. Your letter adds a valuable contribution to the
Commission's consideration of this issue.
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000