In 1985, the federal government stopped enforcing the ________, arguing that it was no longer necessary due to the increasing number of television and radio stations.

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The fairness doctrine was a policy that required broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues. The federal government stopped enforcing this doctrine in 1985, citing the increasing number of television and radio stations as a reason why it was no longer necessary. The right of rebuttal and equal time rule are still enforced today, and the Communications Decency Act was not passed until 1996.

In 1985, the Federal Government Stopped Enforcing the ________, Arguing