Nation Briefs: TV cursing rule upheld for now

 

Published: April 29, 2009

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TV cursing rule upheld for now WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Tuesday in favor of a government policy that threatens broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single curse word on live television, yet stopped short of deciding whether the policy violates the Constitution. In six separate opinions totaling 69 pages, the justices signaled serious concerns about the constitutiona...


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