WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters today released a statement regarding the Supreme Court's denial of Cablevision's request for review of must-carry rules. Must-carry rules prevent cable operators from discriminating against carriage of local broadcast TV stations.
Commenting on today's Supreme Court action, NAB Executive Vice President Dennis Wharton said:
"Today is a great day for the millions of Americans who rely on the diverse line-up of programming supplied by free and local broadcasters. By denying the cable-backed petition for review, the Supreme Court validates NAB's longstanding assertion that must-carry rules protect the public's access to niche broadcast programming, including foreign language, religious and independent TV stations."
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
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