ACA Claims FCC Filings Point to Broadcaster Abuse

The American Cable Association charged Thursday that a pattern of retransmission-consent abuse by broadcasters is emerging, reflected by three recent filings -- complaints and requests for stays -- made by small cable operators with the Federal Communications Commission. Those three filings, lodged last week and this Monday, were made by independent cable companies that allege abuse of federal regulations regarding "good faith" retransmission consent negotiations.