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Scott Fitzgerald: “The NFL, for example, boasts that 100% of its, quote, local…”

Featuring: Scott Fitzgerald, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 5

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Chairman Fitzgerald Opening Statement - Hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act's Effects on Consumers

Published | Video Starts at 02:26

However, it is fair for this body to ask whether the professional sports leagues have kept up their end of the bargain. In my opinion, they have not, and sports fans are paying the price because of it. The NFL, for example, boasts that 100% of its, quote, local market games are available free over the air. and that it offers the most fan and broadcaster friendly model in the entire sports and entertainment industry. (02:26–02:37)

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