public interest

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Andrew Jay Schwartzman, a public interest communications attorney, said Carr is using his bully pulpit at the FCC to intimidate “a timorous broadcasting industry.”

From Los Angeles Times

This would give the government greater powers to oversee acquisitions and mergers, with the secretary of state able to intervene if a deal threatens the public interest.

From BBC

Regulated U.S. prediction markets are overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which can ban certain contracts they deem against public interest, such as those involving war, assassination or illegal activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: "We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time."

From BBC

News of Guthrie’s abduction 18 days ago has triggered a swell of public interest that’s grown as the case goes unsolved.

From Los Angeles Times