The FCC last Friday asked for comments on a plan to apply cable Industry rules on allowing broadcasters to protect their exclusive rights to network and syndicated programming to the satellite industry.

Broadcasting & Cable, January, 2000

Regulators also requested comments on plans to impose the cable industry's sports blackout rule, which prevents any TV outlet in a market from airing a local game if the local holder of exclusive broadcast distribution rights is barred from airing the game as well. Comments are due Feb. 7; replies Feb. 28.

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