The NAB Pulse June 2, 2008

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Reps. Barton and Stearns Join 150 Lawmakers in Their Concern Over FCC Localism Mandates
House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Joe Barton (R-TX-06) and committee member Cliff Stearns (R-FL-06) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin on May 21 expressing concern over recent FCC proposals that would dictate how broadcasters serve their local communities, placing additional regulatory burdens on local radio and television stations. To date, 28 senators and roughly 130 members of the House have sent letters to the FCC expressing concern over the proposed regulation.
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Bruce Reese to Receive National Radio Award
Bruce Reese, president and CEO of Bonneville International Corporation, will receive the NAB National Radio Award at The NAB Radio Show, held September 17-19 in Austin, Texas.
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Sen. Tester Adds Support to Anti-Performance Tax Bill
Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) recently added his support for a bipartisan resolution recognizing the promotional value of free radio airplay. In addition to Sen. Tester, the resolution, introduced earlier this month by Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), has already gained the support of Sens. Wayne Allard (R-CO), Sam Brownback (R-KS), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ben Nelson (D-NE) and James Webb (D-VA).
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FCC Lifts Freeze on Maximization Applications and Petitions for Digital Channel Substitutions, Effective Immediately
Since 2004, a freeze has been in effect that prevents stations from seeking FCC approval to maximize facilities or change digital television (DTV) channels. Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) previously reported plans to lift the freeze in August, it announced in a May 30 public notice that it would lift the freeze early.
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Broadcast-Cable Coordination Reference Handbook for the DTV Transition Released
The joint broadcast-cable industry Coordination Reference Handbook for the digital television (DTV) transition has been released.
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Black Churches Nationwide Join NAB's DTV Education Campaign >

Fourth Live DTV Webcast for Television Stations >

In Brief

Grammy Winner Patti Austin to Perform at NABEF Service to America Awards
Grammy winner Patti Austin will perform a musical tribute to Quincy Jones during the NAB Education Foundation's 10th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, held June 9 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The celebration recognizes broadcasters for outstanding service to their local communities.
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Help Drivers Decrease Gas Costs with New Alliance to Save Energy PSAs
Provide drivers with strategies for decreasing the amount spent on gasoline by airing new public service announcements (PSAs) from the Alliance to Save Energy. The PSAs provide listeners with simple driving tips and vehicle maintenance actions they can take to conserve gas and save money. Downloadable English and Spanish radio PSAs are available at NAB Spot Center. For more information, contact NAB at publicservice@nab.org or call (202) 429 5448.

D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty Declares June 9 'NABEF Day'
NAB Education Foundation announced today that Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty has proclaimed June 9, 2008, as 'National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Day.' The designation comes on the same day as NABEF's 10th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, to be held at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
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NABEF Partners with 10 Universities in Scholarship Program
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) has formed a partnership with 10 schools from across the country for the NABEF Scholars Program. The program, launched in 2006, provides scholarships to outstanding communications students from diverse backgrounds with financial need. To administer the scholarships, NABEF has teamed with 10 universities to provide one scholarship to a deserving student at each university in the amount of $5,000 per year for the student's junior and senior years.
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Statement of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Broadcasting

The 2008 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.