COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS TO VISIT BRISTOL, VIRGINIA FOR DTV OUTREACH

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COMMISSIONER COPPS TO VISIT BRISTOL, VIRGINIA FOR DTV OUTREACH

Visit is Part of Nationwide Initiative to Increase Awareness Regarding the Upcoming
DTV Transition
Washington, DC FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps today announced that he will visit
Bristol, Virginia on January 13, 2009. This visit is part of an extensive nationwide initiative the
Commission has launched to increase awareness about the upcoming transition to digital
television. The Commissioner will be joined by Congressman Rick Boucher at the event.

WHO:

FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps

WHAT:

Town Hall on the DTV Transition

WHEN:

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10:00 AM

WHERE:

Bristol, Virginia City Hall
300 Lee Street
Bristol, VA 24201

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description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a
way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide as much advanced notice
as possible; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail
to fcc504@fcc.gov [5] or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530
(voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
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