H.R.1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009

To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. view all titles (5)

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  • Short: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. as introduced.
  • Official: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. as introduced.
  • Short: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 as reported to house.
  • Short: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 as passed house.

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12/17/09
UCC - Low Power Radio Bill on way to Becoming Law

The Local Community Radio Act, HR 1147, is co-sponsored by Congressman Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.). The bill would alter a law passed in 2000 ...

Source: Worldwide Faith News (press release)
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12/17/09
Bill to Create More LPFMs Passes House

House Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif., said HR 1147, the Local Community Radio Act, "removes a statutory barrier to the creation of ...

Source: Radio World
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12/15/09
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009

Lungren - Judiciary) HR 1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (Rep. Doyle - Energy and Commerce) HR 3714 - Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009 ...

Source: Congress Matters (blog)
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12/15/09
House votes to expand local community radio

16, the House of Representatives passed the Local Community Radio Act (HR 1147) by voice vote. The bill would allow for the creation of hundreds, ...

Source: Reclaim the Media
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12/14/09
House Meets At.. 9:00 am: Morning Hour

Lungren - Judiciary) HR 1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (Rep. Doyle - Energy and Commerce) HR 1084 - Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation ...

Source: Congress Matters (blog)
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12/13/09
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 pm ...

Scott (VA) - Judiciary) HR 1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (Rep. Doyle - Energy and Commerce) HR 1084 - Commercial Advertisement Loudness ...

Source: Congress Matters (blog)
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11/24/09
KENC no longer on air

For his next steps, Cartwright is watching the progress of HR 1147, Local Community Radio Act of 2009, which would increase access to low-power FM ...

Source: Statesman Journal
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10/15/09
Watchdogs welcome LPFM vote

Now is the time for everyone who wants a voice in their community to urge their Congressional Representatives to support HR 1147. ...

Source: Radio Business Report
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10/07/09
“It's About Time” Democrat Eshoo Says Of Local FM Radio Legislation

Eshoo's remarks came during a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee markup of HR 1147, otherwise known as the Local Radio Community Act of 2009. (:43)

Source: Talk Radio News Service
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10/07/09
LPFM and TV loudness bills sail through House subcommittee

Bart Stupak (D-MI) was the lone subcommittee member to declare his opposition to the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (HR 1147), saying he still has ...

Source: Radio Business Report
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10/07/09
Dalai Lama Holds Hope For Younger Generation

3 hours ago @gaholtzman: Indeed, HR 1147 would involve allowing LPFM stations to brdcast right alongside the big boys on the FM dial. ...

Source: Talk Radio News Service
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10/06/09
Dueling mark-ups on the Hill

... among other things, HR 1147, the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 and HR 1084, the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM Act).

Source: Radio Business Report
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