OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
December 19, 2017
The Honorable Richard J. Durbin
United States Senate
711 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Durbin:
Thank you for your letter regarding Sinclair Broadcast Group's proposed acquisition of
Tribune Media. I appreciate hearing your views, and your letter will be made part of the official
record of the proceeding.
Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether this proposed
transaction is in the public interest. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular
proceeding, I can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process
as required by FCC rules and regulations and that our decision will be based on a careful analysis
of the robust record that has been developed.
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
Ajit V. Pai