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Censorship of broadcasting in the United States

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Censorship of broadcasting is imposed in the United States on the grounds of national security and to prevent offense.

Court cases

United States v. Southwestern Cable Co.

Specific cases

Sit on My Face
201 (South Park)
Censorship on MTV
The Parents Television Council threatened to file indecency complaints with the Federal Communications Commission against any station that played the Britney Spears song "If U Seek Amy" between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.^[1]
Self-censorship was imposed on controversial television series The Book of Daniel by some television stations.

Organizations

See also

References

^ David Hinckley (2009-01-23). "Z100 needs Britney Spears to clean up". Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman. Retrieved 2009-12-05.

External links

Federal Communications Commission

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