The comment cycle on the proposal will end on April 30, and I hope that the Coalition’s Commission will take action soon thereafter. By ending our anachronistic approach to foreign investment, we can bring new vitality to the broadcasting industry. We can increase access to capital. And we can help boost minority ownership. In closing, I would like to thank the staff of the International Bureau for their work on today’s item and for their ongoing efforts to review foreign ownership applications. In particular, the long-time foreign ownership expert, special recognition. Much Commission’s Susan O’Connell, merits of item reflects the knowledge and wisdom that Susan has developed through her years of today’s experience with these issues.
The comment cycle on the Coalition’s proposal will end on April 30, and I hope that the Commission will take action soon thereafter. By ending our anachronistic approach to foreign investment, we can bring new vitality to the broadcasting industry. We can increase access to capital. And we can help boost minority ownership. In closing, I would like to thank the staff of the International Bureau for their work on today’s item and for their ongoing efforts to review foreign ownership applications. In particular, the Commission’s long-time foreign ownership expert, Susan O’Connell, merits special recognition. Much of today’s item reflects the knowledge and wisdom that Susan has developed through her years of experience with these issues.
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