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Eight Representatives, Senator Add Support for Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, DC -- Eight Representatives and one Senator have joined as cosponsors of a 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 164 cosponsors in the House and 18 in the Senate.

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Tim Wu to Address NAB Show Technology Luncheon

Author and professor Tim Wu will speak at the NAB Show Technology Luncheon on Wednesday, April 26 in Las Vegas.

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NAB Statement on Introduction of Legislation Regarding Appointment of Register of Copyrights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to last night's introduction in the House of Representatives of the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017, a bill to amend the appointment of future Registers of Copyrights and limit the Register position to a 10-year term, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Address 2017 NAB Show

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai will address the 2017 NAB Show at a General Session open to all attendees on Tuesday, April 25 in Las Vegas. The address is expected to provide insight into the FCC’s policy and regulatory objectives related to broadcasting, technology and communications law and regulation.

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Television Network Affiliate Groups to Hold Meetings at 2017 NAB Show

The National Association of Broadcasters announced today that FOX Television and the CW Network will host meetings with their affiliated television station representatives at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. Also, the affiliate boards of directors of ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX Television will once again hold meetings during the NAB Show.

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NAB Show New York Named Among Fastest-growing Shows by Trade Show Executive Magazine

NAB Show New York was named last month as one of the fastest-growing trade shows by “Trade Show Executive” magazine.

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