Ajit Pai Faces Investigation Into Moves That Benefit Sinclair Broadcasting

February 15, 2018

Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica

The FCC’s inspector general is examining whether Pai "improperly coordinated with Sinclair" on rule changes.

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