• Radio Business Report, Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:53 PM

During a House Communications Subcommittee hearing on the FCC's National Broadband Plan, two key members expressed concerns about repurposing television spectrum for other wireless services. The most ringing endorsement came from Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Emeritus John Dingell (D-MI). He says surrendering any more put to goals of diversity and localism at risk.

His remarks were echoed by Fred Upton (R-MI), who noted that there was a significant investment in the DTV transition, allowing broadcasters to increase their service to consumers. Michael Copps also worries about localism -- but for broadcasters to stay protected, they have to deliver on that goal.

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