April 2, 1997

Broadcast Spectrum Allocation

Common Cause representatives and others released a report on broadcast spectrum allocation titled “Channeling Influence.” The report… read more

Common Cause representatives and others released a report on broadcast spectrum allocation titled “Channeling Influence.” The report examined how major U.S. broadcasters have lobbied to ensure that the federal government does not sell them licenses for use of the electromagnetic spectrum in which they transmitted their signals. Participants criticized the broadcasters for trying to use their money and power to this end and urged citizens to press elected officials not to allow this to happen. close

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Joan B. Claybrook President Public Citizen
Ann McBride President Common Cause

Donald Simon Executive Vice President Common Cause
Gigi B. Sohn Executive Director Media Access Project
Paul Taylor Director Free TV for Straight Talk Coalition

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Program ID:: 80105-1
Category:: News Conference
Format:: News Conference
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Apr 02, 1997 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Apr 06, 1997 | 12:12pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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Apr 02, 1997 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 1
Apr 02, 1997 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Apr 03, 1997 | 4:28am EST | C-SPAN 1
Apr 03, 1997 | 12:52pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Apr 06, 1997 | 12:12pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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