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August 25, 2011
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NAB Statement on FCC Implementation of Video Description Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the FCC's implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, NAB Manager, Media Relations Zamir Ahmed issued the following statement:

"NAB applauds the leadership of Chairman Genachowski in implementing the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. We appreciate the efforts of the Chairman, his fellow Commissioners and the FCC staff to craft rules that work for all the interested parties. Broadcasters are committed to meeting the programming needs of all members of their local communities. We look forward to working with the agency on a practical approach that ensures this service to the visually impaired community is realized on a timely and reasonable basis."

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