Next week, the New England Patriots will attempt to complete a perfect season, potentially becoming the first team in 35 years to finish a regular season undefeated. But the Patriots’ game against the New York Giants is scheduled to be broadcast on the NFL Network, a premium sports channel unavailable to a majority of households. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) is intervening, asking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to move next week’s game to NBC — and is threatening to hold Senate hearings if he does not.
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