FCC Eyes Closing Stale Old Proceedings for Good
Published Date: 6/9/2025
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The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau wants your thoughts on closing some old FCC cases that haven’t moved in a while. If you’re involved in these cases, this could speed things up and clear out the clutter. No big money changes yet, but your input could shape how the FCC handles these slow-moving matters.
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