That continues to be an open investigation.
The FCC investigation is occurring against the backdrop of the agencys review of theSkydanceParamountmerger.
CBS denied that it was deceptive, and said that the edit was a common TV news industry practice.
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But Carr, appointed by Trump, revived the complaint and launched an inquiry.
Carr has cited a potential violation of an FCC policy against news distortion.
The final deadline in the comment period was March 24.
Its now on day 164.
He said that the settlement discussions have nothing to do with the work were doing at the FCC.
We;re just running our normal process across a lot of different transactions right now.
These are dangerous and unprecedented actions taken by the leading public regulator.
She also cited Owens resignation as a first in the programs 57-year history.
The other Democrat on the commission, Geoffrey Starks, is resigning.
