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NAB Statement on Designation of Mignon Clyburn as Acting FCC Chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to today's announcement by President Obama that Mignon Clyburn will serve as acting chair of the Federal Communications Commission, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

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NAB Opens 2013 Marconi Radio Awards Nomination Window

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) anounced today that it will begin accepting nominations for the 2013 NAB Marconi Radio Awards on May 1. The Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence in radio broadcasting.

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Bipartisan Group of Representatives Sign On As Co-Sponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, DC -- A bipartisan group of nine Members of the House of Representatives have signed onto 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 133 Members of the House and 10 Senators.

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Testimony of NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith on "State of Video"

WASHINGTON, DC -- NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith testified this morning before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet at a hearing on the "State of Video."

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Deborah Norville to Emcee NABEF's Celebration of Service to America Awards

Deborah Norville, host of the nation's top-rated syndicated newsmagazine "Inside Edition," will serve as master of ceremonies at the NAB Education Foundation's (NABEF) fourteenth annual Celebration of Service to America Awards. Mallory Hagan, Miss America 2013, will make an appearance. Held Monday, June 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the celebration recognizes broadcasters for outstanding service to their local communities.

Read more: Deborah Norville to Emcee NABEF's Celebration of Service to America Awards

NAB Statement on Local Broadcasters' Coverage of Oklahoma Tornado

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to local radio and television broadcasters providing comprehensive news coverage of yesterday's devastating tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

Read more: NAB Statement on Local Broadcasters' Coverage of Oklahoma Tornado

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