Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquisition of Tribune Media: Competitive and Regulatory Issues

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquisition of Tribune Media: Competitive and Regulatory Issues

Published Jul 18, 2017Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 5728113th Congress
STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014
Dec 4, 2014 · Became Public Law No: 113-200.
HR 2029114th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Dec 18, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-113.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquisition of Tribune Media: Competitive and Regulatory Issues

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