[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 132 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1567]
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             HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWSCHANNEL 8

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 20th 
Anniversary of NewsChannel 8. This highly regarded news organization 
has been serving local viewers continuously for 175,320 hours, 
consistently providing critical local news, community information, 
local political coverage and emergency updates in its 20 years of 
existence.
  Established on October 7, 1991, NewsChannel 8 was the first 
independent local news channel in the country. Its innovative zoned 
delivery of news provides hyperlocal and distinct coverage to 
Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
  NewsChannel 8 programming is wired into over 15,000 Federal offices 
in the House of Representatives, Senate, Supreme Court, and the White 
House, and has become an invaluable resource to all decision makers on 
Capitol Hill, many of whom are regular guests or contributors to 
NewsChannel 8's tireless political coverage.
  NewsChannel 8 has been dedicated to serving its surrounding 
communities, providing immeasurable service to the people of the 
Washington DC metro area. Serving as a critical outlet for local 
government officials including Congressional Representatives, Senators, 
Mayors, County Supervisors, Council Representatives, School Board 
Officials and Emergency/Public Safety Administrators, NewsChannel 8 is 
the leader in making sure constituents are well-informed. Additionally, 
NewsChannel 8 provides a unique forum for state and local political 
candidates to inform and educate voters.
  NewsChannel 8's parent company, Allbritton Communications Company, 
and its cable partners, including Comcast, Cox and Verizon, are to be 
commended for forging a local programming and distribution partnership 
that is the envy of the nation. In honor of their achievements, the 
House of Representatives shall designate October 7, 2011 as 
``NewsChannel 8 Day'' in recognition of their outstanding public 
service.
  I congratulate NewsChannel 8 on their success in the delivery of 
informative, first-rate local news.

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