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Task Force on Media and Childhood Obesity
Announces Agenda for March 21st Meeting
Joint Task Force on Media and Childhood Obesity Meeting Agenda
325 Russell Senate Office Building (Russell Caucus Room)
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm
1. Welcome: Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS)
2. Introduction of Task Force Participants: Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS)
3. Opening Statements:
Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS)
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin
FCC Commissioner Michael Copps
FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate
4. Introduction of March 21st Meeting Chair by Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS):
Gary Knell – Sesame Workshop
5. State of the Issue:
Jennifer Gootman – Institute of Medicine
Patty Miller -- Children Now
Susan Fox – Disney
Mary Sophos – Grocery Manufacturers Assn.
Dan Jaffe – Association of National Advertisers
6. Closing Remarks:
Gary Knell -- Sesame Workshop
Note: While the Federal Communications Commission participates in the Task Force on Media and Childhood Obesity, it does not manage or control its activities.
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