Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009

t r u t h o u t | Low-Power Radio and What the Media Won't Tell ...

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

There's a classic problem for progressives who want to change the media: the media doesn't like to cover itself. Especially not when it comes to issues that challenge the status quo of corporate control. It's like turning to the ...

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one nation under a groove.

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

HR 1147, the Local Community Radio Act, sailed through a House subcommittee and a House committee; now it deserves a full vote in the House. The Local Community Radio Act -- which, all together now, enjoys actual bipartisan support ...

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest – November 2, 2009

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

HR 1147 The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 Costs $0.00 per family. HR 3276 The American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 Costs $1.18 per family. HR 3633 To allow the funding for the interoperable emergency communications grant ...

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cheap supra shoes USCCB – What's New « air

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) commends the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet for marking up H.R. 1147, the Community Radio Act of 2009, and moving this important bill ...

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Approved by White House ~ Reform Media. Transform Democracy

2009-10-31T00:00:00Z

Bipartisan legislation in Congress (H.R. 1147/S. 592) promises to open the radio dial to thousands of new Low Power FM stations across the country. The Local Community Radio Act would bring fresh music, local perspectives and community ...

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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Update

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147, Local Community Radio Act of 2009. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on October 15, 2009 http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10685; H.R. 1168, Veterans Retraining Act of ...

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Peter Levine: Congress considers civic legislation

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

A House subcommittee has approved the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147), a bill that would open the airwaves to hundreds of local independent radio stations. "To highlight the role of digital media in improving lifelong learning, ...

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H.R. 1147

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. October 28, 2009. H.R. 1147. Local Community Radio Act of 2009. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on October 15, 2009. H.R. 1147 would amend rules that limit ...

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House Advances Measure to Create Hundreds of New Low Power FM ...

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

We're asking people to contact their representatives and say, “Please support HR 1147. We want to have a local voice in our community. We want to be able to share local news and information.” We know that this is essential not only to ...

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ExpandLPFM.org · Local Community Radio Act on Democracy Now!

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

Notice of Committee Markup WHO: Committee on Energy and Commerce WHAT: Markup of H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act WHEN: Thursday,... […] Low Power Radio Triumphs over Big Broadcasters in Washington October 8, 2009 ...

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Urban Media Assignments: Touch FM

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

Also, Brother Charles is following the progress of Bill H.R. 1147 which pertains to the legitimacy of low power FM stations. While he cited Bill H. R. 1137, after a little research, I found that he meant H. R. 1147. ...

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Freedom of the press revision this thursday, october 22, 2009 by fcc?

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

A House subcommittee overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147), a bill that would open the airwaves to hundreds of local independent radio stations. This bill has never made it this far before. ...

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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS REVISION THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 BY ...

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

ExpandLPFM.org · The Local Community Radio Act Surges Ahead in ...

2009-10-20T00:00:00Z

Now is the time for everyone who wants a voice in their community to urge their Congressional Representatives to support HR 1147.” Big broadcasters have historically opposed the Local Community Radio Act, claiming that LPFM could cause ...

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Spins And Spin

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

HR 1147 (The Local Radio Community Act) directs the FCC to “ensure that licenses are available to both FM translator stations and Low Power FM stations. And that such decisions are made on the needs of the local community.” ...

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House Panel Passes Bills to Extend Public Safety Grants, Block ...

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

... Safety Act of 2005 to dedicate up to $1 billion to public safety agencies to fund acquisition, deployment and training of interoperable communications networks;; H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, introduced by Rep. ...

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Radiopassioni: FM low power USA, presto la discussione parlamentare?

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

HR 1147 would remove third-adjacent protection – and open the floodgates. The amount of filings alone would be pretty overwhelming. Proponents have been fighting to overcome the power of the NAB and individual broadcasters since the ...

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Blogger's Notebook | Orient Lodge

2009-10-18T00:00:00Z

>legislation to support public access television as well as Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). In other tidbits, David Plouffe campaign manager for Obama's presidential campaign will be speaking in Second Life as part of the fall ...

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Iowa Congressmen Support Local Community Radio Act (HR1147)

2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

Representatives Dave Loebsack and Tom Latham are co-sponsors of the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147) and Bruce Braley is on the Energy and Commerce Committee that passed the bill Thursday by unaninmous vote. Futureofmusic.com ...

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Derrick's Progressive News 10-17-09: Elizabeth Warren | Democratic ...

2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147), is moving fast through Congress. Friday, the full House committee voted for it, too. Translation: We're one step closer to replacing radio monotony with true diversity on the dial. ...

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Local Community Radio Act passes house committee - News - Radio ...

2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Passage out of full committee signals that Congress is finally ready to act on local community radio. Now is the time for everyone who wants a voice in their community to urge their Congressional Representatives to support HR 1147.” ...

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LPFM bill moving swiftly toward full House vote

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

CORPS(e) ALERT: Commercial Radio Warning, Low Power FM Bill Moves ...

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

Last week the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet voted to pass The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). The legislation, introduced by Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.

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Friday Links!

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

Another small victory for LPFM and community media! Contact your representative today to say it's time to pass the Local Community Act, HR 1147 (VT Rep. Peter Welch is already on board — thank him!). ...

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WiFi WLAN Wireless Mesh FM Radio UHF TV Media Blog: LPFM radio in ...

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

What little opposition there was to the LPFM legislation, HR 1147, fell on deaf ears in the House Communications Subcommittee earlier this month. Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) briefly repeated his concerns about interference, but otherwise ...

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Current.org | Pubcasting news elsewhere online

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147, expected to be taken up quickly by the full House, eliminates third adjacent channel protections for full-power broadcasters with one exception: LPFMs cannot be licensed within three channel spaces of noncommercial full-power ...

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Fwd: A Giant Leap for Local Radio

2009-10-16T00:00:00Z

ANOTHER LPFM VICTORY - Prometheus Radio Project

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

Please call your representative today to say it's time to pass the Local Community Act, HR 1147! Go to www.freepress.net/lpfm/cosponsors and put in your zip code. You will be told where your rep stands, what their phone number is, ...

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Local Community Radio Act Passes Subcommittee, Heads to House

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

Washington - Oct 15, 2009 - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously on Oct. 15, 2009, to pass the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). Reps. Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Lee Terry (R-NE) introduced the legislation, ...

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Low Power Radio Advances in Congress | Free Press

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- The House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously on Thursday to pass the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). The legislation, introduced by Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb. ...

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The Prime Minister's Place: Are You Ready?

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

House Committee Approves Low-Power FM Station, Interoperable ...

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147, the "Local Community Radio Act of 2009", Bill Text - Reported favorably by a voice vote. H.R. 3633, the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program Extension Act of 2009 - Reported favorably by a voice vote ...

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Low Power Radio Advances in Congress | Humanitarian News

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

Thursday to pass the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). The legislation, introduced by Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.), would open the public airwaves to hundreds of new Low Power FM radio stations in communities ...

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Local Community Radio Act on fast track to approval

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

Now is the time for everyone who wants a voice in their community to urge their Congressional Representatives to support HR 1147.” The Prometheus Radio Project is a non-profit organization that advocates for greater public access to the ...

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Low Power FM bill moves to the full House

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

... but it strips away third-adjacent protection, and that would let the FCC license many hundreds of new LPFMs. All five members of the new FCC have testified they're in favor of expanding Low Power FM. Read the working text of HR 1147.

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Local Community Radio Act Barrels Ahead in Congress - Prometheus ...

2009-10-14T00:00:00Z

Last week, we were thrilled when the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147) passed out of the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet by voice vote. Tomorrow, community radio advocates may have more to ...

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H.R. 1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

2009-10-14T00:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.

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Fwd: A Giant Leap for Local Radio

2009-10-14T00:00:00Z

Local Community Radio in the "House" | KRUU-LP 100.1 FM

2009-10-14T00:00:00Z

Last week, community radio advocates were thrilled when the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147) passed out of the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet by voice vote. Tomorrow local community radio ...

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Waves of Change: Local Community Radio Act Barrels Ahead in U.S. ...

2009-10-14T00:00:00Z

House Commerce Committee Markup | Benton Foundation

2009-10-14T00:00:00Z

Open Markup Session To Consider: H.R. 2994, The Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act; H.R. 1147, The Local Community Radio Act Of 2009; H.R. 3633, The Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program Extension Act Of 2009 ...

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Low Power Radio Continues to Move Through the US House

2009-10-12T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147) has passed the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet with a strong 15-1 vote. It is now moving back to the parent committee - the Commerce Committee. ...

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Kirk Tanter's Blog: H.R.1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-10-12T00:00:00Z

H.R.1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009. Official Summary. 2/24/2009--Introduced. Local Community Radio Act of 2009 - Repeals provisions in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies ...

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LPFM Makes a Gain on Hill | Matts Blog

2009-10-11T00:00:00Z

The House bill (H.R. 1147) retains third-adjacent channel protection from potential LPFM interference for full-power noncommercial FMs and noncommercial FM translator and booster stations that broadcast radio reading services via an ...

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Keeping It Real: HR 1147: The Bill to Eradicate Conservative Talk ...

2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

HR 1147, AKA The Local Community Radio Act, was overwhelmingly voted favorably by a House subcommittee on Friday October 9, 2009. HR 1147 is essentially a bill that would open the airwaves to hundreds of local independent radio stations ...

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USCCB Applauds advance of Community Radio Act that will create ...

2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147 will create hundreds of new low power radio stations. These small radio stations offer Catholic programmers and Catholic dioceses and parishes (including the institutions they support, such as schools, health care entities, ...

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San Francisco Peninsula Press Club: Eshoo's commercial loudness ...

2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147 will allow low power community broadcasters to use frequencies adjacent to full power FM stations. • H.R. 1084, which is known as the CALM Act or the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, will require TV stations, ...

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Keeping It Real: HR 1147: The Bill That Will Attempt to Eradicate ...

2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

HR 1147 could mean very bad news for a few newsmakers like Rush, Hannity and Beck. HR 1147, AKA The Local Community Radio Act, was overwhelmingly passed by a House subcommittee on Friday October 9, 2009. HR 1147 is essentially a bill ...

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HR1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.

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Congress Links - Blog - OpenCongress

2009-10-09T00:00:00Z

Learn more about H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (Open Congress). Congress scraps funding for 300 miles of fencing on Mexican border (Washington Post). Against Transparency – The perils of openness in government ...

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Congress Links

2009-10-09T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act Will Increase Local Voices, Choices

2009-10-09T00:00:00Z

Update to posted story: A House subcommittee overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147), a bill that would open the airwaves to hundreds of local independent radio stations. Now a progressive lobby is ...

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USCCB Commends Advance Of Community Radio Act : MetroCatholic

2009-10-09T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON DC (MetroCatholic) – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) commends the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet for marking up H.R. 1147, the Community Radio Act of 2009, ...

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news good: A Giant Leap for Local Radio

2009-10-09T00:00:00Z

The Reckoning: Speak No Evil

2009-10-09T00:00:00Z

The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will meet in open markup session on Thursday, October 8, 2009, to consider H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009; H.R. 1084, the Commercial Advertisement ...

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House Subcommittee Pushes For More Local Radio On FM Dial – Talk ...

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147, the Local Radio Community Act of 2009, would implement a 2004 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recommendation that Congress eliminate a channel distance separation requirement for Low Power FM (LPFM) stations. ...

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Thieves in the Temple. - real bipartisanship.

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

HR 1147/S. 592, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, would permit low-power FM stations to flourish in this great land by repealing third-adjacent minimum distance separation requirements between LPFM stations and "full-service" FM ...

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Prometheus Radio Project

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

This morning, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet passed the Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147) in a near unanimous 15 to 1 vote. "All I can say is, it's about time," commented Rep. ...

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free103point9 Newsroom: LPFM bill clears subcommittee

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

This morning, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet passed the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147) in a near unanimous 15 to 1 vote. The bill is now poised to move to the full Energy and ...

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Radio-Info.com

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

This morning's 15-to-1 vote in the Telecommunications Subcommittee cheered the supporters of a greatly expanded Low Power FM service, who have gathered over 80 supporters in Congress for HR 1147. Only Congress can remove the ...

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United Church Of Christ Named As A Supporter Of Local FM Radio ...

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

lists a number of supporters of H.R. 1147, otherwise known as the Local Community Radio Act of 2009. Among them is the United Church of Christ which became a noted congregation during the 2008 election campaign when it was discovered ...

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Low-power radio bill passes key legislative hurdle

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act, H.R. 1147, was introduced by Congressman Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.) most recently during the current session of Congress. The bill would alter a law passed in 2000 that unnecessarily limited ...

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Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Markup

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet met in open markup session on Thursday, October 8, 2009, to consider HR 1147, the "Local Community Radio Act of 2009"; HR 1084, the "Commercial Advertisement Loudness ...

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wfn.org | UCC's OC, Inc. Celebrates Low Power Radio Victory

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

J. Bennett Guess, the executive director of UCC's media-justice arm, the Office of Communication, Inc. (OC, Inc.) The Local Community Radio Act, H.R. 1147, was introduced by Congressman Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb. ...

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USCCB Commends Advance Of Community Radio Act

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON (USCCB) — The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) commends the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet for marking up HR 1147, the Community Radio Act of 2009, and moving this ...

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Action For Liberty » Blog Archive » Congress Takes Action on Low ...

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- Today, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet voted to pass The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). The legislation, introduced by Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb. ...

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ExpandLPFM.org · Low Power Radio Triumphs over Big Broadcasters in ...

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

Low Power Radio Triumphs over Big Broadcasters in Washington October 8, 2009. This morning, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet passed the Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147) in... […] ...

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One step closer for Low Power FM | Radio Survivor

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

... Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Lee Terry (R-NE) are happy guys today because the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet has approved their Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147). ...

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meanlouise.com » Blog Archive » The Local Community Radio Act ...

2009-10-07T00:00:00Z

BREAKING NEWS: Bipartisan legislation in Congress (H.R. 1147/S. 592) that promises to open the radio dial to thousands of new Low Power FM stations across the country is being debated in Congress on Thursday, October 8, 2009. ...

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DC Blogs Noted

2009-10-07T00:00:00Z

MeanLouise wants fellow bloggers to support the Local Community Radio Act, HR 1147/S. 592. Um, guys? Don't hang your underwear up in your cubicle, and don't adjust your private parts in public in the office. Don't make Phnx65 call you ...

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The Writing Corner: Mark-up for Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-10-07T00:00:00Z

My friends at Prometheus Radio are leading a campaign to get the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H. R. 1147) passed to local communities to set up low-cost radio stations. Boucher's Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, ...

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Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Markup

2009-10-07T00:00:00Z

The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will meet in open markup session on Thursday, October 8, 2009, to consider HR 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009; HR 1084, the Commercial Advertisement Loudness ...

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[creative-radio] New FCC Commissioners Unanimously Support the ...

2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

Local Community Radio Act HR 1147/ S592, unanimously reaffirming the FCC's continued support for the bill. FCC Chairman Genachowski and Commissioners Baker and Clyburn expressed support for the Local Community Radio Act in a hearing of ...

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H.R.3633: To allow the funding for the interoperable emergency ...

2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

Synthstuff - music, photography and more...: Cool news on the Low ...

2009-09-20T00:00:00Z

In the first Congressional oversight hearing since the three new FCC Commissioners took office, all five Commissioners endorsed the Local Community Radio Act HR 1147/ S592, unanimously reaffirming the FCC's continued support for the ...

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Good news on the radio frontâ€¦ at tedaugust.com

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

FCC Commissioners Express Support for Local Community Radio Act

2009-09-18T00:00:00Z

Washington - Sep 17, 2009 - In the first Congressional oversight hearing since the three new FCC Commissioners took office, all five Commissioners have expressed support for the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/S592). ...

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Low Power FM gets backing of new FCC Commissioners

2009-09-17T00:00:00Z

The legislation in question is HR1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009, which would eliminate the tough restrictions on setting up Low Power FM stations that Congress slapped on the service in 2000. There's a parallel bill in the ...

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Prometheus Radio Project

2009-09-17T00:00:00Z

Radiopassioni: Una legge USA raddoppierÃ le FM "low power"?

2009-09-09T00:00:00Z

Un blog dedicato al DXing, all'hobby della radio e alla radiofonia in generale.

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The Local Community Radio Act

2009-09-09T00:00:00Z

Tell Congress to pass the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/ S. 592). This important bill, which is sponsored by representatives Mike Doyle and Lee Terry and Senators. Maria Cantwell and John McCain, would expand noncommercial, ...

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From a Porch in Montana, Low-Power Radio's Voice Rises | Survival ...

2009-09-09T00:00:00Z

Text of HR 1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 The floor of the broadcast booth at KXZI radio, which is, truth be told, really just Scott Johnston's.

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From a Porch in Montana, Low-Power Radioâ€™s Voice Rises

2009-09-08T00:00:00Z

Text of HR 1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 The floor of the broadcast booth at KXZI radio, which is, truth be told, really just Scott Johnstonâ€™s front porch, slopes gently down toward the yard, as 90-year-old farmhouse porches ...

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Richmond Greens Â» From Promotheus: LPFM, What's Your Number?

2009-08-29T00:00:00Z

77: Cosponsors of the legislation in the House of Representatives (HR 1147). 100: The number of cosponsors we want to get by this fall. Categories: Congress, Media. posted by scottburger on 08.29.09 @ 12:32 pm. No comments so far ...

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Prometheus Radio Broadcast, August 2009 | Philadelphia Independent ...

2009-08-28T00:00:00Z

15: Cosponsors on the Full Energy & Commerce Committee in the House. 24: Former cosponsors that have yet to sign back on to this year's legislation. 77: Cosponsors of the legislation in the House of Representatives (HR 1147) ...

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Donate/Volunteer Live Webstream

2009-08-27T00:00:00Z

â€“Call your member of congress and ask them to cosponsor the Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147/ S. 592) You can find your member's contact information at congress.org. â€“Sign the Petition and learn more about low power FM radio at ...

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Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/S 592) Â« Engineering Radio

2009-08-26T00:00:00Z

I sent off a letter to my Senators and Congressman this morning regarding HR 1147/S 592 AKA Local Community Radio Act. Basically I am against this. Not that I don't appreciate what it is trying to accomplish. ...

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WRIR's Home Spun C-Span: June 2009 LPFM HR1147 Hearings in ...

2009-08-23T00:00:00Z

June 11, 2009 Hearings in the US House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet re: HR 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, and HR 1133, the Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, and HR 1084, ...

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WRIR's Home Spun C-Span: June 2009 LPFM HR1147 Hearings in ...

2009-08-23T00:00:00Z

WRIR's Home Spun C-Span: Untitled Program, Segment 5

2009-08-23T00:00:00Z

WRIR's Home Spun C-Span: Untitled Program, Segment 7

2009-08-23T00:00:00Z

Program Information - WRIR's Home Spun C-Span: June 2009 LPFM ...

2009-08-23T00:00:00Z

http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1662:energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-hearing-on-hr-1147-hr-1133-and-hr-1084&catid=134:subcommittee-on-communications-technology-and-the-internet&Itemid=74 ...

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Program Information - WRIR's Home Spun C-Span: June 2009 LPFM ...

2009-08-23T00:00:00Z

Summary: June 11, 2009 Hearings in the US House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet re: H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, and H.R. 1133, the Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, ...

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"I Support Community Radio" = Artist Video Testimonials | Whois ...

2009-08-12T00:00:00Z

And it's looking like they finally might â€” LPFM has strong bipartisan support in Congress, with the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147 / S 592) serving as the legislative vehicle to get the airwaves primed for low-power. ...

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Blue Collar Republican Â» Blog Archive Â» Something Liberals And ...

2009-08-11T00:00:00Z

I strongly urge you to support the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147) sponsored by Reps. Mike Doyle and Lee Terry. This important piece of legislation would expand noncommercial, Low Power FM (LPFM) radio to towns and cities ...

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JOIN THE FIGHT FOR INDEPENDANT RADIO!

2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

â€“Call your member of congress and ask them to cosponsor the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/ S. 592) You can find your memberâ€™s contact information at congress.org. â€“Sign the Petition and learn more about low power FM radio at ...

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LPFM Update

2009-07-22T00:00:00Z

Give him a call and ask him to sign on as a co-sponsor and support HR 1147/S.592, The Local Community Radio Act. His digits are 202-225-4276. Or send a letter instead using this fine tool from Free Press. Itâ€™s easy to do, and it makes a ...

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Does Your Representative Support Local Radio? Â« Radio Free ...

2009-07-22T00:00:00Z

http://www.freepress.net/lpfm/cosponsorsNew bipartisan legislation in Congress (H.R. 1147 / S. 592) promises to open the radio dial to thousands of new Low Power FM stations across the country, bringing fresh music, local perspectives ...

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Prometheus Radio Project Moves Radio Legislation in Washington

2009-07-21T00:00:00Z

... safety advocates together in the fight for community radio. They're all lining up behind the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147), and they're more optimistic than ever about getting the legislation passed. ... From Philadelphia Weekly.

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Tell Congress to Support Low Power FM Bill

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

?See a list of cosponsors at govtrack.us and search for Bill number HR 1147.? Call the Congressional Switchboard at: (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative's office. * If your representative is not a cosponsor ...

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e-chreia Â» Support Local Community Radio

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Today, Free Press, the national, nonpartisan media reform organization, is mobilizing supporters of community radio to contact their congressional representatives and urge them to support bipartisan legislation (H.R. 1147/S. 592) that ...

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WSLR 96.5 LPFM Â» Blog Archive Â» Support LPFM Call In Day - July 20th

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

The Prometheus Radio Project is collaborating with dozens of economic, social, and media justice groups to take action to all summer long to pass the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/S592). Here is an overview of how you can take ...

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Web News Site Â» Blog Archive Â» Tell Congress to Support Low Power ...

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

See a list of cosponsors at govtrack.us and search for Bill number HR 1147.? Call the Congressional Switchboard at: (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative's office. * If your representative is not a cosponsor tell ...

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Tell Congress to Support Low Power FM Bill - Boing Boing

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Look up your Congressional Representative at Congress.org; Find out if they have already supported the Local Community Radio Act. See a list of cosponsors at govtrack.us and search for Bill number HR 1147. ...

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State Street Posts: Handy tool for getting your Congressman's take ...

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

New bipartisan legislation in Congress (H.R. 1147 / S. 592) promises to open the radio dial to thousands of new Low Power FM stations across the country, bringing fresh music, local perspectives and community news to the public airwaves ...

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Tell Congress to Support Low Power FM Bill - Boing Boing

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Today is National Call In Day for HR 1147 | BlueNC

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Today is National Call In Day for HR 1147. Illicitizen. Health Care Safety Nets Focuses on Poor Leaving Out The Middle Class. ke851. Powerful Message to Supporters of Cal Cunningham. Corndogg. New Info re Mike Easley. KatyMunger ...

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tell congress to support low power fm bill

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

it only takes a minute or two: look up your congressional representative at congress.org find out if they have already supported the local community radio act. see a list of cosponsors at govtrack.us and search for bill number hr 1147. ...

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FreePress: Local Radio Call-in day. â€“ GNUmedia

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Congress has the opportunity to support community based low-power radio by sponsoring bi-partisan legislation (H.R. 1147 / S. 592) which will open up the airwaves to thousands of low-power FM stations across the country. ...

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Tell Congress to Support Low Power FM Bill

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Tell Congress to Support Low Power FM Bill - Boing Boing

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Carrie McLaren is a guest blogger at Boing Boing and coauthor of Ad Nauseam: A Survivor's Guide to American Consumer Culture. She lives in Brooklyn, the former home of her now defunct Stay Free! magazine. LPFM-lowpower-radio.jpg ...

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Today is National Call In Day for HR 1147

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

Call Larry Kissel (or whomever you congressperson is) and tell him that limiting regulation of local radio is not the same as supporting the expansion of Low Power FM in Charlotte. Larry Kissell: (202) 225-3715. HR 1147: ...

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Tell Congress to Support Low Power FM Bill

2009-07-20T00:00:00Z

See a list of cosponsors at govtrack.us and search for Bill number HR 1147. Call the Congressional Switchboard at: (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representativeâ€™s office. * If your representative is not a cosponsor tell ...

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This Monday, please make some calls for community radio

2009-07-17T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (HR 1147 / S 592) would expand Low Power FM radio stations and open the airwaves up to potentially tens of thousands of new community radio stations across the country. ...

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Support Low Power FM Radio

2009-07-17T00:00:00Z

Now, new bipartisan legislation in Congress (HR 1147 / S. 592) promises to open the radio dial to thousands of new LPFM stations across the country, bringing fresh music, local perspectives and community news to the public airwaves. ...

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Please make some calls for community radio

2009-07-17T00:00:00Z

Digital Broadcasters Association Supports LPFM Call-In Day ...

2009-07-17T00:00:00Z

Both the Digital Broadcasters Association and the Prometheus Radio Project support the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/S592), but we need your help to get this legislation passed. Here is how you can help: ...

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Phem: Feminists, Activists and Revolutionaries!

2009-07-16T00:00:00Z

And while low-power sounds discouraging, even a 100 watt transmitter has an effective broadcast range of 25 miles, and HR 1147 allows for transmitters up to 250 watts. A well placed station could communicate with almost all of the ...

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Community Radio National Call-In Day â€“ July 20th Â« Rogue City ...

2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

However, it's time, as the authors of this study and the FCC recommended, to expand LPFM to its intended service parameters. The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/S592) would expand Low Power FM radio stations and open the airwaves ...

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Low Power (Radio) to the People | News and Opinion | Philadelphia ...

2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Armed with that study, activists are lining up behind the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147), and they're more optimistic than ever about getting the legislation passed. The House bill currently has 72 co-sponsors from both sides of ...

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Engineering Radio Blog - Information, Comments, Reviews // BlogCatalog

2009-07-12T00:00:00Z

The Prime Minister's Place: Fight for Musicians or Media Ownership?

2009-07-10T00:00:00Z

Enact HR 1147, which will expand the low power FM radio service and serve as a platform for training for a new generation of minority radio broadcasters. I could not agree more. As much as I want to help the musicians I can't because ...

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Prometheus Radio Project

2009-07-02T00:00:00Z

free103point9 Newsroom: National Call-In Radio Day

2009-06-30T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/S592) would expand Low Power FM radio stations and open the airwaves up to potentially tens of thousands of new community radio stations across the country. Labels: HR 1147, Local Community Radio ...

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FCC, Congressmen Stand up for Low Power Radio in Hearing ...

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

... In a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, FCC Audio Division Chief Peter Doyle testified on behalf of the Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147). ...

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Piratsweek 6/14/09

2009-06-14T00:00:00Z

PW061409 DOWNLOAD 22 MB â€Low bit rate file DOWNLOAD 13 MB No need for a broadcast version, this week is clean. â€Download audio file (PW061409.mp3) Not a lot of news, but a bunch of Off Air action. â€ logo2-small ...

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Synthstuff - music, photography and more...: Low Power FM Radio on ...

2009-06-13T00:00:00Z

A hearing was held on Thursday by the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet regarding the Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147). FCC Audio Division Chief Peter Doyle testified ...

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Blog for Iowa :: FCC, Congressmen Stand up for Low Power Radio in ...

2009-06-13T00:00:00Z

Congressmen Dave Loebsack (D-2nd District) and Tom Latham (R-4th District) are co-sponsors of H.R. 1147. The bill would allow the FCC to license thousands of Low Power FM community radio stations across the country. ...

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FCC To Make Low Power Stations Closer to Realityâ€¦â€¦.. But Did You ...

2009-06-13T00:00:00Z

A hearing was held on Thursday by the House Energy and Commerce Committeeâ€™s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet regarding the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). FCC Audio Division Chief Peter Doyle testified on ...

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Prometheus Radio Project

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

... of the Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (PA-14) and Lee Terry (NE-2), the bill would allow the FCC to license thousands of Low Power FM community radio stations across the country. ...

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free103point9 Newsroom: Some in Congress hot to expand LPFM service

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

Above: On June 11, 2009, at a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet on H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act, Congressman Doyle questioned witnesses from the ...

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Audiencias del Congreso sobre la Radio FM de Bajo Poder (en inglÃ©s)

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

La radio en frecuencias moduladas de bajo alcance se encamina a una victoria durante las audiencias que el Sub Co de EnergÃa y Comercio sostendrÃ¡ alrededor de la iniciativa HR 1147. On the road towards an LPFM Victory ...

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Prometheus Radio Broadcast | Philadelphia Independent Media Center

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

With the passage of HR 1147, there will be space on the dial for hundreds, potentially thousands more non-commercial Low Power FM radio stations. At Prometheus, we are eager to get back to the work of building more LPFM stations and ...

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OC, Inc. policy director offers Capitol Hill testimony on low ...

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

In May, nine faith leaders representing a diverse range of religious traditions signed a letter in support H.R. 1147 and S. 592, the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act of 2009. Sponsored by Reps. Mike Doyle and Lee Terry and ...

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Future of Music Coalition Blog: Congress Tunes Into LPFM

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

Chairman Rick Boucher gave a quick overview of the legislation and the importance of LPFM stations: â€œH.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act, introduced by Representatives Doyle and Terry, would provide additional opportunities for ...

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Future of Music Coalition Blog: "I Support Community Radio ...

2009-06-10T00:00:00Z

Prometheus Radio Project

2009-06-09T00:00:00Z

We are thrilled to report that the Communications, Technology and Internet Subcommittee of the US House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee will be holding a hearing on HR 1147, the Local Community Radio Act, on Thursday, ...

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Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on HR 1147, HR 1133, and ...

2009-06-08T00:00:00Z

The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a legislative hearing on HR 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, HR 1133, the Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, and HR 1084, ...

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H.R.1084: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act - U.S. ...

2009-06-06T00:00:00Z

20 Questions With... Craig Aaron -- In These Times

2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

But here's one we can do right now: The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147). This bipartisan bill would create hundreds of new Low Power FM community radio stations. What do you think makes for an effective activist or political ...

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Media: June 2009

2009-06-01T00:00:00Z

A few years ago, Massachusetts-based musician Candace Clement was in a band called Better Friends Than Lovers when she started taking a hard look at how the music industry works. â€œA pattern quickly emerged â€“ one where very few companies ...

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artists names Â» Archive du blog Â» Oxdown Gazette essentially ...

2009-05-30T00:00:00Z

Support HR 1147, the Community Low Power Radio Act This law enables nonprofit community broadcasters to appear as limited power trannie stations with three to six mile footprints in thousands of urban, suburban and rustic communities. ...

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Black Radio and the â€œPerformance Rightsâ€* Toll Booth

2009-05-29T00:00:00Z

photo by terrycheah168. Will Saving Black Radio Save Local News And Public Service? A few weeks ago Radio One founder Cathy Hughes, echoed by Tom Joyner and dozens of other radio personalities, sounded the alarm. HR 848 they cried, ...

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Who Killed Black Radio-A Journalist Roundtable Â« Davey D's Hip Hop ...

2009-05-26T00:00:00Z

Support HR 1147, the Community Low Power Radio Act. This law enables nonprofit community broadcasters to operate low power radio stations with three to six mile footprints in thousands of urban, suburban and rural communities. ...

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wfn.org | UCC - Low Power FM Legislation Gets Faith Leaders Boost

2009-05-20T00:00:00Z

Cleveland, OH- In a letter to Congress dated May 15, nine faith leaders representing a diverse range of religious traditions signed on in support HR 1147 and S. 592, the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act of 2009.

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Black Radio and the "Performance Rights" Toll Booth

2009-05-20T00:00:00Z

by BAR Managing Editor Bruce Dixon. The cynically misnamed "Performance Rights" legislation will not benefit performers. It will extract a premium from radio broadcasters, killing some, and transforming others for the worse. ...

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Low-power FM legislation gets boost from faith leaders

2009-05-15T00:00:00Z

In a letter to Congress dated May 15, nine faith leaders representing a diverse range of religious traditions signed on in support H.R. 1147 and S. 592, the bipartisan Local Community Radio Act of 2009. The goal of the bill â€“ sponsored ...

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Tube City Almanac - Worthy of All Yohogania

2009-05-06T00:00:00Z

Co-sponsors of Doyle's H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, include U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a Republican from Upper St. Clair, and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, Republican of Texas and 2008 presidential candidate. ...

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thieves in the temple.: Foggy Notion.

2009-05-04T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act, now has 43 co-sponsors in the House, including nine Republicans. The bill hasn't moved out of committee, though, so Free Press helps you encourage your Rep to be a cosponsor. ...

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RADIO ONLINE Â®

2009-04-27T00:00:00Z

Representative Michael Doyle, a co-sponsor of the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147) said before a standing-room only assembly, ""LPFM has the potential to revolutionize radio. It's just a matter of getting a bill forward, ...

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Nicole Atkins Pumps up the volume for Low Power FM (LPFM) on ...

2009-04-24T00:00:00Z

From http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b11544 Low Power FM Briefing Supports Community Radio Advocates for Low Power FM (LPFM) gathered in Washington, DC, on Thursday to promote the importance of local community ...

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SUPPORT HR 1147 WRITE OR CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN ATTENTION MUSICIANS ...

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

SUPPORT HR 1147 WRITE OR CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN ATTENTION MUSICIANS: We urge all of you to write or contact your Congressman to support HR1147, a bill presently circulating in the House of Representatives. The bill would open airways to ...

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New LCCR Report Calls on Congress to Lift Low Power FM Radio ...

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147), co-sponsored by Reps. Doyle and Terry, would authorize more LPFM licenses and would help enhance diverse viewpoints and diverse ownership in the media, serving underserved communities ...

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North Loop Neighborhood Friends: MinnPost - Minneapolis leaders ...

2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Earlier this month, the Minneapolis City Council's Intergovernmental Relations Committee added support of H.R. 1147, the "Local Community Radio Act," to the city's legislative agenda. Full Story. ...

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Minneapolis leaders smart to support key federal legislation ...

2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

Earlier this month, the Minneapolis City Council's Intergovernmental Relations Committee added support of HR 1147, the "Local Community Radio Act," to the city's legislative agenda.

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Inside Music Media: The Evil Empire Strikes Back On Localism

2009-04-20T00:00:00Z

"The Local Community Radio Act, (HR 1147) introduced by Mike Doyle, D-PA, and Lee Terry, R-NE, would lift restrictions on Low Power FM, opening up frequencies for these small local outlets around the country. ...

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Future of Music Coalition Blog: Clear Channel Gets Local. Sort Of ...

2009-04-17T00:00:00Z

Yesterday, Clear Channel sent out two press releases that seemed to contradict each other on some pretty fundamental levels. The first described a "commitment" to a "higher minimum level of service" in the communities in which its ...

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RADIO ONLINE Â®

2009-04-16T00:00:00Z

Michael Doyle and Lee Terry co-sponsors of The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147), introduced in February, 2009. Immediately following the briefing will be a panel discussion, moderated by Media Access Project VP Parul P. ...

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DAVID-BAPTISTE CHIROT: Media Reform Update

2009-04-15T00:00:00Z

Candace has been spearheading Free Press' effort to pass the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147), important new legislation that would open up the airwaves to more Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations. These community-based stations ...

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20 Questions With... Prometheus Radio Project -- In These Times

2009-04-14T00:00:00Z

Tell them that you support The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147 & S592), and ask them to cosponsor this legislation as a sign of support for community media. What campaign should we all sign on to right now? ...

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Help CHIRP get a broadcast signal - write a letter supporting LPFM

2009-04-13T00:00:00Z

There are so many exciting things happening with CHIRP this month â€“ construction of our new studios, the annual CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights, great CHIRP events around town â€“ and weâ€™d like to share with you another piece of ...

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Low Power Radio Offers Rural Communities Chance to Connect | Boise ...

2009-04-12T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act, (HR 1147) introduced by Mike Doyle, D-PA, and Lee Terry, R-NE, would lift restrictions on Low Power FM, opening up frequencies for these small local outlets around the country. ...

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Low Power Radio Offers Rural Communities Chance to Connect ...

2009-04-12T00:00:00Z

Low Power Radio Offers Rural Communities Chance to Connect ...

2009-04-12T00:00:00Z

thieves in the temple.: odds and sods.

2009-04-09T00:00:00Z

Free Press still provides a contact page supporting the Local Community Radio Act. The House bill is HR 1147, co-sponsored by Reps. Doyle (D-PA) and Terry (R-NE); the Senate bill is S. 592, co-sponsored by Sens.

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Why Won't Kissell Co-Sponsor HR 1147? (Local Community Radio Act ...

2009-04-08T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act would effectively end decades of radio domination by Big Media and their mouthpieces. 35 Members of Congress have co-sponsored HR 1147, Larry Kissell is not one of them. ...

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Free The Human Beings

2009-04-08T00:00:00Z

The bipartisan Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147/ S. 592) sponsored by Reps. Mike Doyle and Lee Terry and Sens. Maria Cantwell and John McCain would expand noncommercial, Low Power FM (LPFM) radio to towns and cities across the country ...

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Prometheus Radio Project

2009-04-08T00:00:00Z

Article about LPFM in Daily Yonder

2009-04-08T00:00:00Z

Kate Bofson of Prometheus recently had an article about LPFM in rural areas published on the rural news and commentary site The Daily Yonder. Low Power Radio Turns up Local Pride by Kate Blofson. Low Power FM radio may not be high on ...

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Why Won't Kissell Co-Sponsor HR 1147? (Local Community Radio Act ...

2009-04-08T00:00:00Z

In my mind you are either for HR 1147 or you are for media consolidation and big corporate media. I called Kissell's office and left a message last month. I did not hear back from them. I just sent an email. ...

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FreePress: Local Wireless Now!

2009-04-05T00:00:00Z

Rootage: Freepress Action Fund. Freepress promotes advocator of Local Wireless to reach their representative. A form to ease this seems on their site. Here is the introduction explicating the importance of the Local Community Wireless ...

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Low-power FM stations give rural communities their own voices ...

2009-04-03T00:00:00Z

Low-power FM radio stations serve many vital functions for small rural communities. Local organizations get out the word about their services, let people know about opportunities in the area, build support and participation for ...

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Low Power Radio Turns Up Local Pride | Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

Local Community Radio Act 2009 Â« Biebsâ€™ World

2009-04-01T00:00:00Z

Now, new bipartisan legislation in the House (H.R. 1147) promises to open the radio dial to thousands of new LPFM stations across the country, bringing fresh music, local perspectives and community news to the public airwaves. ...

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Best Info: Big Media Are Not Happy

2009-04-01T00:00:00Z

38 members of the House have already signed on as co-sponsors of the Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 1147) since we launched our campaign. Thatâ€™s great momentum, and it's because tens of thousands of activists like you have written and ...

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Low Power FM Can Help Us Movement-Build

2009-03-31T00:00:00Z

There is a bill currently floating around congress that might interest those of us who want to build strong communities and a stronger base for nationwide progressive change. I haven't heard much talk about it here, so I thought it was ...

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San Diego Radio Blog: Catching Up with Tom Taylor

2009-03-30T00:00:00Z

Thousands of new Low Power FMs would be possible, under the H.R. 1147 you read about earlier. That can only be possible if Congress strips away radio's protection on third-channel-adjacent frequencies, and that's precisely what the ...

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US Legistlators seeking to establish Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-03-25T00:00:00Z

Something I meant to post last month. Good luck, US LPFM!! â€”â€”â€”â€”â€”-. From Free Press Action Fund: The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (HR 1147) was just introduced in the House. The Act nearly passed in the last Congress with the .

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Columns Â» LocalsGuide - Community Portal

2009-03-25T00:00:00Z

â˜…"The Local Community Radio Act has been reintroduced in the House as H.R. 1147. Local support has been subparâ€¦ â˜…Bellview Grange Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 28, 8am-11:30am Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd., ...

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Send In The Clones! : CommLawBlog

2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

The House bill (H.R. 1147) now has a little friend over on the Senate side: on March 12, 2009, Senators Cantwell, McCain, Leahy, Durbin, Feingold, and Schumer introduced their own bill (S. 592) that would do the very same thing. ...

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Columns Â» LocalsGuide - Community Portal

2009-03-18T00:00:00Z

â˜…"The Local Community Radio Act has been reintroduced in the House as H.R. 1147. The bill was reintroduced on February 24th ... The Local Community Radio Act would lift the third adjacency restrictions on LPFM..." ...

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Columns Â» LocalsGuide - Community Portal

2009-03-18T00:00:00Z

Musicians Want the Airwaves Back

2009-03-18T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147 / S 592) is the perfect antidote to the drudgery on the radio dial since 1996, when massive radio consolidation resulted in stations constantly spinning the same songs across the country. ...

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Musicians Want the Airwaves Back | Free Press

2009-03-17T00:00:00Z

How Badly Do You Want It?

2009-03-17T00:00:00Z

Musicians Want the Airwaves Back. low power to the people. March 17, 2009 Posted by Candace Clement. Passing the Local Community Radio Act will be like opening your windows on that first day of spring after a really long winter. ...

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Here comes the Fairness Doctrine in a new disguise!

2009-03-15T00:00:00Z

That strategy is represented by the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, introduced in the House as HR 1147 (the bill has since been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce). Claiming that industry consolidation has reduced local ...

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CN&R > Columns > Editorial > Open up the airwaves > 03.12.09

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

We mention these stations because Congress is now considering a billâ€”the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147)â€”that would open up the airwaves to more low-power FM stations in communities across the nation. ...

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Co-Sponsor the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147 ...

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

On behalf of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR), the nation's oldest, largest, and most diverse civil and human rights coalition with nearly 200 member organizations, we urge you to co-sponsor H.R. 1147, the bipartisan ...

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CN&R > Columns > Editorial > Open up the airwaves > 03.12.09

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.592 A bill to implement the ...

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

U.S. Congress House Committee on Energy and Commerce - GovTrack.us

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 · H.R. 1150: Laboratory Surge Capacity Preparedness Act · H.R. 1155: Satellite Consumers' Access to Public Television Digital Programming Act of 2009 ...

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Low Power FM: Bill would make it easier for community radio stations

2009-03-09T00:00:00Z

Printed with permission by Joe Steinberger, founder of WRFR-FM and The Free Press. This first appeared in their 4 March issue - my thanks to them. On 24 February 2009, Rep. Michale Doyle (PA-14) introduced the Local Community Radio Act ...

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Low Power FM: Bill would make it easier for community radio ...

2009-03-09T00:00:00Z

Michale Doyle (PA-14) introduced the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (HR 1147) that would make it easier for residents of small communities to start there own low=power FM stations. -- GW Rockland's local radio station, ...

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House Bill Revisits Local Radio, LPFM Rules

2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

Listed as H. R. 1147, the bill seeks to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. The bill was introduced by Rep. Michael Doyle of Pennsylvania, ...

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Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147) - News and Current ...

2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (H.R. 1147) was just introduced in the House. The Act nearly passed in the last Congress with the support of more than 100 members. With just a little urging from you, Rep. ...

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Get Local Radio Back in Your Town

2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

Get Local Radio Back in Your Town. Congress is currently moving to open up the airwaves two thousands of Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations. The bill currently moving through Congress is the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (HR-1147) ...

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FreePress: Local Radio Now!

2009-03-03T00:00:00Z

Source: Freepress Action Fund. Freepress encourages advocates of Local Radio to contact their representative. A form to facilitate this appears on their website. Here is the intro explaining the importance of the Local Community Radio ...

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Pirate radio 'puts lives at risk', page 1

2009-03-03T00:00:00Z

I urge everyone in the US to write their representatives about H.R. 1147. This will open up micro FM broadcasting in a broader scope than it is now. Many local communities already do this. Please get behind this bill. copyright & usage ...

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Support low-power FM radio

2009-03-02T00:00:00Z

The Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (HR 1147) has recently been introduced in the House. The Act nearly passed in the last Congress with the support of more than 100 members. HR 1147 would open up the airwaves to more Low Power FM ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.J.Res.13 A joint resolution ...

2009-03-02T00:00:00Z

H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2009 [2]; H.R.1 Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assist... [1]; H.R.1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009 [1]; H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 [1]; H.R.1229 National Language Act of 2009 [1] ...

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It Breaks My Heart

2009-03-02T00:00:00Z

New bipartisan legislation in the House (H.R. 1147) promises to open the radio dial to thousands of new LPFM stations across the country, bringing fresh music, local perspectives and community news to the public airwaves. ...

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yourhometownradio.com Â» Twitter Tweets about Local Radio as of ...

2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

kopper: Ask your congressman to support H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009: http://tinyurl.com/hr1147 ? http://blip.fm/~2jioj. 2009-02-28 19:30:38 Â· Reply Â· View · OtherMacGuffin: @drewmaniac $15 is JUST radio. ...

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The Solution To Bad Radio

2009-02-27T00:00:00Z

Are you sick of hearing the same talk radio blowhards and cookie-cutter music on the radio in Tucson? By passing one bill, we can open the radio dial to thousands of stations with fresh new voices and alternative music, ending decades ...

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Third-Adjacent Protection From LPFM's On The Chopping Block

2009-02-27T00:00:00Z

House proposal would boost Lilliputiansâ€™ status in FM hierarchy. This week a bill (HR 1147) was introduced in the House that may lead to a wave of new Low Power FM stations â€“ possibly as many as 3000. The bill would statutorily ...

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Radio Radio (or biting the hand that feeds me)

2009-02-27T00:00:00Z

Hear today's Radio or Not podcast by clicking here (runtime 35:27) Yesterday, while I was having fun with audio and photoshop, President Obama put forth his blueprint for America... his budget. But we're not going to deal with that ...

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Low-Power FM Radio

2009-02-27T00:00:00Z

From FreePress.net comes this Call to Action:Are you sick of hearing the same talk radio blowhards and cookie-cutter music on the radio in [your town]? By passing one bill, we can open the radio dial to thousands of stations with fresh ...

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Prometheus Radio Project

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

Cory Fischer-Hoffman, of the Prometheus Radio Project insisted that now is the time that we act to pass HR 1147. â€œNumerous public safety officials have supported low-power FM radio because it has played a crucial role in times of ...

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Open Community Radio Now!

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

Are you sick of hearing the same talk radio blowhards and cookie-cutter music on the radio in Janesville? By passing one bill, we can open the radio dial to thousands of stations with fresh new voices and alternative music, ...

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Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (HR 1147)

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

For your consideration. source: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:HR1147: And the email I received from FreePress notifying me about the proposed legislation: I am very aware of the "fairness doctrine". ...

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Prometheus Radio Project

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

Tell it to the House: WE WANT COMMUNITY-BASED RADIO!!!

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

Are you sick of hearing the same talk radio blowhards and cookie-cutter music on the radio? By passing one bill, we can open the radio dial to thousands of stations with fresh new voices and alternative music, ending decades of radio ...

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fat Thursday.

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

"Are you sick of hearing the same talk radio blowhards and cookie-cutter music on the radio in Philadelphia?" Free Press asks me in an email. Why yes, as it happens, I do hear the same 80-plus songs on the radio every day at work, ...

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Local Community Radio Act - More Free Radio For Everyone! [HR 1147 ...

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

In today's media rich world I still enjoy the radio. I have to admit that I usually only listen when I'm in my car but I much prefer it to any of my own.

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EMAIL CONGRESS: Open Our Airwaves to Low Power FM (LPFM) Radio ...

2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

Are you sick of hearing the same talk radio blowhards and cookie-cutter music on the radio in Ipswich? By passing one bill, we can open the radio dial to more than a thousand stations with fresh new voices and alternative music, ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.1142 Alopecia Areata Medicaid ...

2009-02-23T00:00:00Z

H.R. 1142: Alopecia Areata Medicaid Improvement and Parity Act Â· H.R. 1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 Â· H.R. 1150: Laboratory Surge Capacity Preparedness Act Â· H.R. 1155: Satellite Consumers' Access to Public Television Dig ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1147, The Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-02-23T00:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 1147, The Local Community Radio Act of 2009.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1147, The Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-02-23T00:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 1147, The Local Community Radio Act of 2009.

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H.R.1133: Family Telephone Connection Protection... OpenCongress

2009-02-22T00:00:00Z

The Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a legislative hearing on H.R. 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009, H.R. 1133, the Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, and H.R. 1084, . ...

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