FCC is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time rule

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FCC is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time rule
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The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC’s “The View” over possible violations of the requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates when they appear on-air. That's according to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. At issue is a Feb. 2 appearance by James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Texas.

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