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In a statement, Rosenworcel said, Enough with the blackouts.

If the screen stays dark, they deserve a refund.

The issue came up again last month at a House hearing, in which lawmakers lamented the Disney-Charter standoff.

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FCC Chairwoman Jessica RosenworcelSteven Ferdman/Getty Images

The current FCC rules require that TV stations and cable and satellite companies negotiate carriage agreements in good faith.

The National Association of Broadcasters also declined comment.

Democrats recently obtained a majority on the commission after Anna Gomez was confirmed to fill a vacancy.

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