The Fairness Doctrine

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The Fairness Doctrine was abolished in 1987, so option B is correct. Option A is incorrect as the Fairness Doctrine actually required media outlets to provide balance in their coverage of controversial issues. Option C is also incorrect, as the modern conservative and liberal talk radio developed after the Fairness Doctrine was abolished. Option D is incorrect as the Federal Election Commission was only established in 1974, long after the Fairness Doctrine had been implemented.