FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                       News Media Contact:
September 29, 2000                                                                          David Fiske (202) 418-0513


STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD


 I am pleased that television networks and station groups have recently stepped up to the 
challenge of elevating coverage of the political campaigns.

I want to particularly commend CBS Television for committing to provide issue-oriented 
political coverage this election season. CBS will provide five minutes each night of voter 
information and candidate-centered discourse between October 2 and the November 7 elections 
as well as enhanced coverage of critical issues in this election.  This commitment by CBS fuels 
the democratic process and is a good example of truly serving the public interest. 

I also want to commend other broadcasters, such as Hearst-Argyle, Scripps Howard, and 
Capitol Broadcasting, as well as Bloomberg Television and Radio, who have committed to 
provide expanded voter information during this election season. 

I hope that all television broadcasters will follow their lead.  
 

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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order
constitutes official action.  See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).