The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was important because it
A)ended the federal government's licensing of radio and television stations.
B)established the fairness doctrine.
C)allowed for less concentration of media ownership than had been possible since regulation of the industry began in 1934.
D)allowed for greater concentration of media ownership than had been possible since regulation of the industry began in 1934.

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The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed for greater concentration of media ownership than had been possible since regulation of the industry began in 1934. This was due to the lifting of previous restrictions on cross-ownership of media companies and opened the door for mergers and acquisitions that consolidated the media industry into fewer hands. This has led to concerns about media monopolies and the potential for limited diversity in news and media coverage.

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 Was Important Because It