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Two Representatives Join Coalition Cosponoring Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, DC -- Two Members of the House of Representatives have joined as cosponsors of a bipartisan resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) now has 187 cosponsors in the House and 22 in the Senate.

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Jon Bon Jovi to Receive NABEF Service to America Leadership Award

Renowned musician and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi will receive the 2017 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) for his ongoing efforts to combat poverty and homelessness. Bon Jovi, whose music and public service signify the spirit of America and the principles that define the nation, will receive the honor at NABEF’s Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 20 in Washington, DC.

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Five House Members Added As Local Radio Freedom Act Cosponsors

WASHINGTON, DC -- Five Members of the House of Representatives have joined as cosponsors of a bipartisan resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) now has 185 cosponsors in the House and 22 in the Senate.

Read more: Five House Members Added As Local Radio Freedom Act Cosponsors

NAB Statement on Nielsen Adding Electronic Meters to Assist in Local TV Audience Measurement

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to Nielsen’s announcement that it will implement nearly 15,000 electronic meters in smaller TV markets to improve audience measurement, the following statement may be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

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NAB Statement on Nomination of David Redl as NTIA Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to nomination of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chief Counsel David Redl as administrator of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration, the following statement may be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

Read more: NAB Statement on Nomination of David Redl as NTIA Administrator

Three Representatives Join as Cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, DC -- Three Members of the House of Representatives have joined as cosponsors of a bipartisan resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) now has 180 cosponsors in the House and 22 in the Senate.

Read more: Three Representatives Join as Cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act

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