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Local Public Access TV Under Attack From Trio of Congressional Bills

Local Public Access TV Under Attack From Trio of Congressional Bills

Local public access television across the United States is being threatened by legislation introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Critics say the bills could eliminate the only source of funding public access providers receive and would take away control from local governments. We speak with Anthony Riddle of the Alliance for Community Media and George Stoney, who many consider the father of public access. [includes rush transcript]

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