Local Franchise Officials Praise Principles

[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
Local cable and telco franchise negotiators Friday applauded the "statement of principles" on franchise regulation issued the day before by Senate Commerce Committee Co-chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Sen Conrad Burn (R-MT). "We were pleased that the Senators have issued principles reflecting a strong commitment to localism and the needs of our citizens," said the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, the government officials who oversee telecommunications and multichannel video franchising. "We are particularly grateful to the Senators for recognizing the important role that local government plays in facilitating competitive delivery of services..."
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