In a move that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital, Senator William E. Dill, a Democrat from Washington, announced plans to introduce a bill that would curb the power of the federal radio commission. The commission, established by the radio act co-authored by Dill, has been accused of favoring those who seek a monopoly on the airwaves. Dill’s bill aims to prevent any station from using more than 10,000 watts of power, a drastic reduction from the 50,000 watts currently permitted for many high-powered stations.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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