[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E370]
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      CONGRATULATING WTOP RADIO FOR THIRTY YEARS OF NEWS COVERAGE

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 1999

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to recognize and 
celebrate a Washington establishment. Today marks the thirtieth 
anniversary of WTOP radio's commitment to an all-news format here in 
the nation's capital. Since 1969, WTOP has been Washington's only all-
news radio station, and a primary source of information on major news 
events.
  For thirty years, WTOP has been a leader in the reporting of 
international, national, and local news. WTOP has consistently provided 
comprehensive, up-to-the-minute news coverage. The frequent weather and 
traffic reports have kept Washington informed and on time. In addition 
to reporting the news, I am proud that WTOP has shown a true community 
commitment. The station dependably reports and produces public service 
announcements and school closings. In addition, WTOP has consistently 
helped to raise funds with various charity organizations.
  Several national broadcasting figures started their careers at WTOP, 
including Connie Chung, Warner Wolf, Roger Mudd, and Sam Donaldson. 
During my service in Congress, I have had the pleasure to work with 
another Washington institution, WTOP's long-term Capitol Hill 
Correspondent Dave McConnell.
  WTOP continues to serve more than just Washington. I am pleased that 
WTOP has provided my district in Montgomery County, Maryland with 
around-the-clock news coverage for these thirty years. WTOP's current 
AM and FM broadcast signals reach listeners from Baltimore to Richmond, 
and from the Chesapeake Bay to the Shenandoah Valley.
  I extend my warmest congratulations to WTOP radio on this special 
anniversary.

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