In 1987,the federal government stopped enforcing the ________,arguing that it was no longer necessary due to the increasing number of television and radio stations.
A)fairness doctrine
B)right of rebuttal
C)equal time rule
D)Communications Decency Act

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The Fairness Doctrine, which required broadcast stations to present both sides of controversial issues, was discontinued by the federal government in 1987 due to the belief that it was no longer needed with the increase in media outlets.

In 1987,the Federal Government Stopped Enforcing the ________,Arguing That It