[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 11 (Thursday, February 12, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              LOCAL RADIO

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, many of us take our local radio and TV 
stations for granted. Whenever we want to see the news, the weather, 
our favorite show, we can simply turn on our televisions 24 hours a 
day, 7 days a week. But there is another commitment our local 
broadcasters make, a commitment to our communities.
  I am pleased today to commend the good work being done by stations in 
eastern North Carolina. Radio and television stations alike in the area 
run thousands of public service announcements each year covering every 
topic from alcohol abuse to senior issues. In addition, many eastern 
North Carolina stations play an active role in worthy causes such as 
raising funds for children's hospitals, collecting contributions to the 
Toys for Tots program and gathering pledges for local food banks. 
Whether it is helping the needy, protecting us with storm information 
or covering the local news, local broadcasters have built a great 
legacy of public service.
  I come to the floor today to salute the fine work of broadcasters in 
eastern North Carolina and throughout the Nation, and to let them know 
that their efforts are appreciated.

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