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AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of U.S. vehicles have taken a step forward in the House.  The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45-2 to send the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the full House for a vote.   “It’s been a stalwart of American prosperity and information sharing,” said Representative Jeff Duncan, a South Carolina Republican. “Having AM radio available...
Markey Wants AM Radio in Electric Vehicles
Markey Wants AM Radio in Electric Vehicles
Markey Wants AM Radio in Electric Vehicles
Massachusetts Democratic Senator Edward Markey sent letters to 20 car manufacturers requesting they maintain AM radio in their vehicles, including the new EV models.  In the letter, Markey says consumers still value AM radio and stressed that free broadcast radio is a critical and reliable channel for local, state, and federal government officials to communicate with the public. He ...
Senators Seek Support for Rural Broadcasters
A large group of U.S. Senators wants relief for local and rural broadcasters and newspapers. More than 70 Senators signed a letter to the Trump administration regarding local media, following a similar letter last week. The lawmakers say that in many rural areas, broadcast stations are the predominant or only form of local information ...