Media Access Project: Commission Adopts Important Measures To Promote and Protect LPFM Stations
|
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 28, 2007
11:21 AM
|
CONTACT: Media Access Project
Parul Desai
Associate Director
(202) 232-4300
info@mediaaccess.org
|
| |
|
Commission Adopts Important Measures To Promote and Protect LPFM Stations
|
| |
|
WASHINGTON - November 28 - Last night, the Federal Communications Commission adopted measures that: (1) could allow for more low power FM radio stations to enter the market and (2) save LPFM stations that are threatened from being knocked off the air by a full power station.
Parul P. Desai, Associate Director of the Media Access Project, issued the following statement in response to the Commission's action:
"LPFM advocates have waited a long time for the Commission to act on expanding and preserving the LPFM service. The Commission's action goes a long way in doing just that. Chairman Martin rarely agrees with us, but he was willing to listen, and to work with us to get a fine result. He should be congratulated for recognizing the critical service that LPFM stations provide to the needs of local communities and taking the necessary steps that will help bring more LPFM radio stations to communities throughout the country."
Media Access Project (MAP) is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the public's First Amendment right to access a diverse marketplace of ideas in the electronic mass media of today and tomorrow. For over 35 years, MAP has promoted the public interest before the FCC and the Courts, advocating for an open and diverse media that protects the free flow of information, promotes universal and equitable access, and encourages vibrant public discourse on critical issues facing our society. For more information please visit our website at www.mediaaccess.org.
### |
|
Printer Friendly Version
E-Mail This Article
