FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts

The head of the FCC said he is seeking an investigation of NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast over the firm's diversity initiatives.

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FCC set to investigate media giant Comcast over diversity commitments and says it could shut down DEI programs elsewhere

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Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives

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FCC Chair Orders Investigation Into Comcast’s DEI Practices

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FCC launches effort to 'root out' DEI programs, beginning with Comcast

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FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts

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FCC set to investigate media giant Comcast over diversity commitments and says it could shut down DEI programs elsewhere

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