On December 15, 2010, President Obama signed the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, requiring TV broadcasters to ensure that commercials air at a volume no louder than the programs in which they appear. The FCC, however, continues to tell you to just use your remote or purchase a newer TV that has the ability to eliminate volume differences between programs and commercials instead of enforcing the law under its own jurisdiction.
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