WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A patent reform bill was offered today with bipartisan support by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte (R-VA). In response, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn circulating a proposal that would make it easier for broadcasters to attract foreign investors, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

WASHINGTON, DC -- Six Members of the House of Representatives have added their names as co-sponsors of a resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act is now currently co-sponsored by 177 Members of the House and 12 Senators.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the announcement that Steve Largent will step down as president and CEO of CTIA at the end of the year, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

WASHINGTON, DC -- Jack Smedile will join the National Association of Broadcasters Nov. 4 as Vice President of Government Relations, the association announced today. Smedile will report to NAB Executive Vice President of Government Relations Kelly Cole.

WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to the confirmation by the Senate of Tom Wheeler and Michael O'Rielly to the FCC, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith: