IBLTV (Iowans for Better Local TV) Meets with Congressman Jim Leach
On
Monday, July 18, at the Iowa City Public Library, Congressman Jim Leach met with
several members of Iowans for Better Local TV (IBLTV) and other citizens concerned about the current
state of the media. The meeting was open to the public.
Special
guest was Nick Johnson, former FCC Commissioner and Professor at the
University of Iowa College of Law. Professor Johnson gave a brief
presentation outlining the past decades of FCC deregulation.
IBLTV members also gave presentations:
Charlie Miller presented data on the local impact of media consolidation and deregulation.
Arron Wings discussed pending legislation.
Mr. Leach had time for some remarks, then there was Q & A at the end.
IBLTV member Joe Barrash moderated the meeting.
Mr. Leach accepted IBLTV’s invitation to participate in a media forum at a later date.
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