WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to a markup this morning by the House Energy & Commerce Committee of FCC process reform legislation, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:
"NAB applauds the House Energy & Commerce Committee for its efforts to advance FCC process reform bills at this morning's markup. Creating a more efficient and transparent FCC is vitally important to helping radio and television broadcasters fulfill their mission of serving local communities. We look forward to working with all Members of the Committee to modernize the FCC and ensure it can perform its duties in an expeditious, fair and data-driven manner."
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