Appeals judges mock 'fleeting expletives' policy

Courtesy Topix - Business News  Thu, 01/14/2010 - 01:29

A federal appeals court seemed poised Wednesday to toss out a government policy that can lead to broadcasters being fined for allowing even a single curse word on live television, with three judges hearing arguments sometimes mocking the government's position.


 

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