Questions and Answers on the FCC Rules and Policies for Candidate and Issue Advertising
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The advent of online public files for all broadcast stations has changed the compliance landscape. Now that information about the political sales by broadcasters is available 24/7 to anyone with Internet access, it is far easier for competitors, public interest groups, and the FCC to monitor political ad purchases by candidates and issue advertisers. This easy access brings with it a new level of regulatory scrutiny to station activities.
