Photo: #FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said "Clearly, steps should be taken to protect children from excessively violent programming."
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FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said "Clearly, steps should be taken to protect children from excessively violent programming." (Sergei Kulikov/AFP/Getty Images)

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FCC takes step toward regulating TV violence

Broadcast: Midmorning, 04/30/2007, 9:00 a.m.

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A new report from the FCC recommends Congress enact legislation that would give the government power to regulate violence on television.

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  • Adam Thierer: Senior Fellow at the Progress and Freedom Foundation and director of PFF's Center for Digital Media Freedom.
  • Melissa Caldwell: Senior director of programs for the Parents Television Council.

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