[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E373]
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                     WTOP RADIO'S 30 YEARS OF NEWS

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 1999

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 30th anniversary 
for WTOP Radio as an all-news station in Washington.
  Since 1969, WTOP has been a prime source of information on major news 
events. From Watergate to the House impeachment and Senate trial of 
President Clinton, WTOP has led the way in providing up-to-the-minute 
news to area residents.
  From the turmoil of the late Vietnam era through the continuing 
disruption in the Middle East, WTOP has presented comprehensive, 
accurate, and timely news coverage.
  Traffic, weather, and sports are part of the news cycle as well, and 
all are featured in WTOP's extensive reporting.
  Congressional activity is a major source of news on WTOP, and 
Congressional Correspondent Dave McConnell is a well-known and well-
respected presence who reports daily on his Today on the Hill 
broadcasts, often talking directly to members about issues and 
developments. His is clearly the most professional and reliable source 
of Capitol Hill news available to the Washington area--even for us 
members.
  I ask the House to join me in recognizing WTOP's valuable 
contribution to the greater Washington area over the last 30 years, and 
in my hope that the station will continue to provide us with around-
the-clock news for many years to come.

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