[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 26 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 10, 1994]
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                   COMMENDATION OF RADIO STATION WTOP

  Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I want to take just a moment of the 
Senate's time to recognize and commend WTOP Radio, Washington's only 
all-news radio station on the celebration actually to the day of its 
25th anniversary of broadcasting in the all-news format.
  Serving the Nation's capital with its tremendous demand for up-to-
the-minute news and information on the fast-breaking events that 
dominate our activities here, WTOP has for a quarter of a century now 
been a principal news source that most of us in the Congress turn to 
repeatedly for up-to-the-minute information on developments in the 
national capital region, across the country, and around the world.
  Those of us who represent States whose citizens are served directly 
by WTOP's staff of nearly 50 news anchors, reporters, editors, writers, 
know well that the station serves our constituents as an important 
minute-by-minute source of news and information on local developments 
as well as developments on Capitol Hill.
  School closings, traffic reports, and developments in local 
government are covered clearly on WTOP, just as are events at the White 
House and in the Congress.
  Finally, this opportunity should not pass without commending Dave 
McConnell, who since 1981 has reported and clarified congressional 
action in his unique daily program ``Today on the Hill.'' Dave 
McConnell is a professional journalist in every sense of the word. He 
is a constant presence at hearings, press conferences, and in the press 
galleries covering floor action.
  He covers the Congress thoroughly, and incisively with a skill and 
insight that brings the news clearly to WTOP's many listeners. While 
his beat is Capitol Hill, and his listeners are in Maryland, Virginia, 
and the District of Columbia, Dave McConnell sets a standard for 
reporters everywhere.
  I am pleased to commend WTOP and its outstanding staff of 
professional newspeople on 25 years of dedicated and outstanding 
service.
  I thank the chairman.
  I thank the distinguished Senator from Colorado for his courtesy.
  I yield the floor.
  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I want to join in the congratulations on 
the 25th anniversary of 1500 AM, WTOP. I started here in Washington 
with it. Dave McConnell is from South Carolina, and has been doing an 
outstanding job.
  I welcome the opportunity as the chairman of the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation with the Subcommittee of 
Communications. I have listened to WTOP for the past 25 years, and have 
watched that particular endeavor develop to the point of excellence. I 
agree with the distinguished Senator from Maryland.
  I yield the floor.

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