Chairman Pai's Response to Members of Congress Regarding Tribune Media Company and Sinclair Broadcast Group

On Dec 19, 2017, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai wrote to several members of Congress who had expressed concern over Sinclair Broadcast Group's Proposed acquisition of Tribune Media. In his response, Chairman Pai wrote, "Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether this proposed transaction is in the public interest. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by FCC rules and regulations and that our decision will be based on a careful analysis of the robust record that has been developed."