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Economic Definition of Federal Communications Commission. Defined.

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Term Federal Communications Commission Definition: An federal government agency established by the Communications Act of 1934 that is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. This agency, commonly known by the acronym FCC, consists of five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Each commissioner serves a 5-year term, except when filling an unexpired term. One of the regulatory forces in the marketing environment.

 

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