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The front of the Federal Communications Commission building in Washington, D.C. (FCC public domain image)

FCC chair explores new rules to curb loud TV commercials

The head of the Federal Communications Commission is tired of loud commercials on broadcast and streaming TV, and is considering new rules to curb the practice.

Lawmakers propose ban on loud streaming service ads

Federal lawmakers have introduced a proposal that would ban loud ads from appearing on streaming TV services.

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