WASHINGTON, DC - NAB Executive Vice President Dennis Wharton issued the following statement today regarding a petition filed late yesterday by the NAB.
"America's broadcasters have no quarrel with serving the public interest. Indeed, public service is the lifeblood of our business, and the most successful radio and television stations are laser-like in their commitment to community, whether that be in the form of local news, raising millions for charities, or saving childrens' lives with Amber Alerts.
"Our concern with the new FCC rules are their scale and scope, and the burden involved in complying with this new mandate, particularly for smaller stations. Free, local broadcasting serves a unique role in the fabric of American life, and we would submit that the impact of these regulations would negatively impact the ability of many broadcasters to continue to serve our communities."
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The National Association of Broadcasters
is a trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free,
local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before
Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Courts. Information
about NAB can be found at www.nab.org.
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