WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters released a statement today regarding the change in leadership on the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. Reps. Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) announced today that Rep. Boucher, formerly chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment will now chair the House Telecom Subcommittee. Rep. Markey, who until now chaired the House Telecom Subcommittee, will now chair the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee.
Commenting on the change, NAB Executive Vice President Dennis Wharton said:
"NAB has enormous respect for both Chairman Markey and Boucher, and we wish them great success in their new roles. We look forward to working with both Mr. Boucher and Mr. Markey in the new Congress, and in continuing to make the case that the news, entertainment and emergency lifeline services provided by free and local broadcasting are worth preserving and strengthening."
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