S.592 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009

A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill 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 introduced.
  • Short: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 as reported to senate.

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12/19/10
Ten Years Later, LPFM Wins the Battle for the Air

... States Senate quietly passed the Low Power Community Radio Act (S. 592). The House of Representatives passed the Senate bill's counterpart last year. ...

Source: GroundReport
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12/18/10
Holding up community radio bill only hurts us

Bill S.592 is a good bill. It would help community radio stations get on the air. Community radio is important because it provides local news, music, ...

Source: Statesman Journal
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12/18/10
Holding up community radio bill only hurts us

...is being held up in the U.S. Senate. Bill S.592 is a good bill. It would help community radio stations get on the air. Community radio is important because it provides local news, music, entertainment and promotes the goals of nonprofit organizations. E

Source: Salem Statesman-Journal
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12/15/10
Future of Community Radio in CT On the Line in DC

The Community Radio Act is S. 592 and HR 1147. Other groups asking for a vote on it include: Prometheus Radio Project, United Workers, and Media Action ...

Source: New Haven Advocate
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12/15/10
Senate Still Dragging Its Feet On Low Power FM

The House bill and its Senate companion (S.592) enjoy plenty of bipartisan support, including John McCain, Hillary Clinton, President Obama and Ron Paul. ...

Source: Chicagoist
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12/14/10
Future of Community Radio in NH On the Line in DC

The legislation to preserve the LPFM system, called the Local Community Radio Act (S. 592) is sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and has eight ...

Source: Public News Service
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12/13/10
RE: S.592

The Local Community Radio Act (S. 592) would open up more of the radio dial for new Low Power FM (LPFM) stations -- small-wattage, noncommercial outlets ...

Source: Huffington Post (blog)
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