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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, February 6, 1993                   TAG: 9302060058
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: A-2   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: WASHINGTON                                LENGTH: Short

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SEXUALLY EXPLICIT SHOWS ON CABLE RESTRICTED

Programming regarded as indecent can no longer be shown on cable television channels open to all viewers, according to new Federal Communications Commission rules.

Instead, such programming will be restricted to channels available only to viewers who ask in writing to receive them.

The rule, issued this week, is part of FCC's implementation of the new cable reregulation law.

It stems from complaints about sexually explicit shows on commercial leased-access channels that have been part of basic cable programming in some markets.

In a statement, the FCC said cable operators who do not voluntarily prohibit indecent programming must place it on a single commercial leased access channel that is restricted to subscribers. - Associated Press

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