WASHINGTON -- The satellite radio companies are not coming clean with American consumers about their pricing plans under a combined company, according to the testimony of Consumers Union, Consumer Federation of America and Free Press before today's House Telecommunications Subcommittee hearing.

Today, the Federal Communications Commission released a "Report and Order" that would circumvent local control over video franchising and reject longstanding public interest requirements. Representatives of consumer, media reform and media policy groups made the following statements: Ben Scott, Policy Director, Free Press, (202) 265-1490

COLUMBUS - On March 7, Federal Communications Commissioners from both sides of the aisle will attend the Town Meeting on the Future of Media in Columbus, Ohio. Organized by local and national public interest and consumer groups, the forum will offer residents of Ohio the rare chance to speak directly to Washington policymakers about the local impact of changes to media ownership rules.

COLUMBUS -- Federal Communications Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein, Michael Copps and Robert McDowell will attend the Town Meeting on the Future of the Media in Columbus on Wednesday, March 7. <b>WHAT:</b> Town Meeting on the Future of Media <b>WHEN:</b> Wednesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. <b>WHERE:</b> Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- More than 300 people packed Harrisburg's Whitaker Center for Science and Arts today to testify about potentially sweeping changes to the nation's media ownership rules.

WASHINGTON -- As the Federal Communications Commission convenes its third public hearing on sweeping changes to the nation's media ownership rules today in Harrisburg, Pa., the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has called on the FCC to crack down on members of the public who stray from their Designated Market Areas to testify before the agency.

COLUMBUS -- Federal Communications Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein, Michael Copps and Robert McDowell will visit Columbus, Ohio, on March 7 to listen to local residents' concerns about media consolidation. This "Town Meeting on the Future of Media" is a rare opportunity for the public to participate directly in crafting media policies that serve their community.

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A broad-based coalition of local and national groups is urging the public to turn out for the Federal Communications Commission's third official hearing on sweeping changes to the nation's ownership rules. The FCC public hearing will take place: <b>Friday, Feb. 23 Hearing Starts at 9 a.m. -- Public Testimony until 2:30 p.m. Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- On Feb. 23, all five Federal Communications Commissioners will meet face-to-face with the public at a hearing in Harrisburg to discuss sweeping changes to the nation's media ownership rules.

WASHINGTON -- As the Federal Communications Commission prepares to settle with the broadcasters found violating payola rules, Industry Ears, Future of Music Coalition and Free Press expressed grave concern over the reportedly lenient terms of the consent decree.