WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the withdrawal of the nomination of Michael O'Rielly to a five-year term with the Federal Communications Commission, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the League of Women Voters (LWV) today announced the launch of a voter education campaign featuring public service announcements (PSAs) made available through NAB’s 2020 Election Toolkit. The campaign will air from August 3 to Election Day on November 3.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith, former two-term Senator from Oregon, suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital. He is responding well to treatment, is stable and alert, and is resting comfortably. His prognosis is good, and he is expected to make a full recovery.