Fairness Doctrine

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Meaning of Fairness Doctrine

A doctrine which imposes affirmative responsibilities on broadcasters to provide coverage on issues of public importance which is adequate and which fairly reflects differing viewpoints. Columbia broadcasting System, Inc. v Democratic national committee , 412 U.S. 94, 93 S.Ct. 2080, 36 L.Ed.2d 772.

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