FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C.– In response to an FCC order modifying the Commission’s rules and policies governing broadcast foreign ownership, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:
“The FCC has taken an important step in allowing broadcasters to more freely and fairly compete for investment dollars. This order extends to broadcasters the same application and approval process that has been open to our competitors for years, and establishes more streamlined ways for radio and TV stations to comply with foreign ownership limits. NAB applauds the Commission’s decision and looks forward to greater investment in local sources of news and programming.”
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