NAB Statement on Today’s FCC Action

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NAB Statement on Today's FCC Action

The following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:

�While NAB does not take a position on the merits of any individual transaction, today�s action by the FCC and DOJ to approve the Nexstar-Tegna merger is a meaningful sign that the Commission understands the urgent need for ownership reform.

We are grateful to Chairman Brendan Carr for his recognition that the national ownership cap is outdated and no longer reflects today�s media marketplace. This decision is an important acknowledgement that the media marketplace has changed and giving stations the ability to achieve greater scale is essential to sustaining trusted local journalism and emergency reporting. We look forward to continuing to work with the Commission as it modernizes its rules to ensure that broadcasters can continue to serve their local communities across the nation.�

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