    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [June 29, 1999]
    [Pages 1039-1040]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report of the Corporation for
    Public Broadcasting
    June 29, 1999

    To the Congress of the United States:

        In accordance with the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, as amended
    (47 U.S.C. 396(i)), I transmit herewith the Annual Report of the
    Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for Fiscal Year 1998 and the
    Inventory of the Federal Funds Distributed to Public Telecommunications
    Entities by Federal Departments and Agencies for that same year.

        Among its many outstanding projects over the past year, CPB has put
    considerable time and effort into strengthening the teaching and
    development of America's literary tradition. Working with educators,
    writers, and experts from all across the country, CPB has launched a
    companion website filled with exceptional teaching materials and
    continues to make possible the broadcast of some of the Nation's finest
    literature over our public airwaves. In addition, CPB is also expanding
    the availability of teacher professional development in the social
    sciences, humanities, and literature.

        As we move into the digital age, I am confident that the Corporation
    for Public Broadcasting will continue to act as a guiding force. As the
    projects above illustrate, CPB not only

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    inspires us, it educates and enriches our national culture.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    June 29, 1999.