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Reported Agreement Between Sinclair, DOJ Is 'Lipstick on a Pig,' Copps Says

Reports DOJ will require Sinclair to spin off very few stations in its acquisition of Tribune were met with scorn by former FCC Commissioner Mike Copps Thursday. “Lipstick on a pig! No conditions can make this work,” tweeted Copps, with…

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transaction opponent Common Cause. The New York Post reported Wednesday night Sinclair is nearing an agreement with DOJ that would require divestiture of 13 stations. The parties didn't comment.