context->filename = 'n:\utility\503800267\5006214443\5006214443.pdf' *Pages 1--3 from n:\utility\503800267\5006214443\5006214443.pdf* m . ORIGINAL EXPARTEORLATEFILED _ ; * BOB BARR 7TH MSTRlcT FEZ ‘; IL COh’lMl7TEES: GEORGIA CONGRESS OF THE UNIT D STATES JUDICIARY ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVlCt PHONE: Im) s29jl 1207 LONGWORTH HOUSE BUILDING GOVERNMENT REFORM FAX: (202) 2252944 WASHINGTON, D. C. 205151007 SubcommNtw on Criminal Justice. Internet: http: ll-. hww. govlbmf Drug Pdicy, mnd Human Rwources VlCE CHAIRMAN January 30,2068- r-- m6 Ms. Sheryl Wilkerson Director Fcmxini/~~ fl~ dc$$, w~~ Office of Legislative Affairs Federal Communications Commission 1919M StNW MAR ,1 2000 J& W Washington, DC. 20036- 3521 Fm co# fD# si~~~ cQkusii% t% CFFlaffTHLm Dear Ms. Wilkerson: 1 am writing to you on behalf of my constituent, Beverly 1McMurray, who has enlisted my assistance. It is my understanding that Beverly McMurray has concerns about access to the airways. Accordingly, I would like to take this opportunity to express my interest on behalf of my constituent and to request that this case be reviewed as expeditiously as possible. Please send your response to the address listed below: Congressman Bob Barr United States House of Representatives Attn: Jonathan Blyth - Legislative Director 1130 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D. C. 20510 Thank you in advance for your assistance. I will look forward to hearing from you at your earliest opportunity. With kind regards, I am, very truly yours, No. of bias recoded U& ABC E DISTRICT OFFICES CARROLLTON UGRANGE MARlErrA ROME ZG7 NEWNAN STREEl 200 RI~ Y AVE. SUITE A 999wnlnocKAvE. 600 EA6G STR LAGRANGE. GA 3mu) SUITE 12 CARROLLTON. GA 30117 mm 812- 1776 ROME. GA 3016 mot m& mm M* RIRI*. GA 30064 FAX: 1706) 886- 9019 1708) 2901776 FAX: l77Ol8380136 v7ol429- 1776 Fu(: 17081 m- 79 FAX: 07OI 796- 9661 1 . -. .. AU0319) 9 Cobb County NOW Cl# lm P 0 Box 1105 Marietta GA 300614105 P. hone: 404- 280- 4312 The Honorable Bob Barr 1130 Longworth Bldg Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Barr The forty members of our Chapter are concerned about the fact that Congress has given exclusive use of the public airwaves to seven or so major corporations. In return, the broadcasters are supposed to act in the public interest; however, just what that entails has not been clearly defined I have enclosed a copy of a letter that we wrote to William Kennard, Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. We are asking you to use your influence to have the FCC convene hearings to listen to those of us who are concerned about the broadcasters asking for voluntary guidelines rather than firm requirements. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request. Sincerely, President National Organization for Women Cobb County Georgia Chapter 2 Cobb County NOW Chapter P 0 Box 1105 Marietta GA 30061- 1105 Phone: 404- 280- 4312 July Z& l999 WSitn Kennard, Chair Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20554 DearMr. Kennard: The forty members of our Chapter are concerned about the fact that Congress has given exclusive use of the public aimaves to seven or so major corporations. In return, the broadcasters are supposed to act in the public interest; however, just what that entails has not been clearly defined. We are asking you to have the FCC convene hearings to listen to those of us who are concerned about the broadcasters asking for voluntary guidelines rather than firm requirements. As an organization that promotes the equality and empowerment of women, we am especially concerned that women and people of color have traditionally not has equal access to the airwaves. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request to have hear@ in preparation for establishing the guidelines that the broadcasters must meet in exchange for use of the digital television signals. Sincerely, President ’ d National Organization for Women Cobb County Georgia Chapter Copies: National Organization for Women Headquarters Representative Johnny Is& son Representative Bob Barr Senator Max C& land Senator Paul Coverdell 3