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public attending open Commission meetings. Information not 
summarized may also be considered at such meetings.  Consequently 
these summaries should not be interpreted to limit the Commission's 
authority to consider any relevant information.
July 22, 2008
FCC ANNOUNCES JULY OPEN MEETING ON OVERCOMING 
BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATIONS FINANCING 
AT BARNARD COLLEGE
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announces that its July Open 
Meeting will be a public En Banc hearing and conference at Barnard College in New York City, 
New York on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. 
The hearing/conference information is as follows:
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm, followed by a breakout session.
Location: Barnard College
James Room, 4th Floor, Barnard Hall
3009 Broadway (at 117th Street)
New York, New York 10027
The purpose of the hearing and the subsequent conference (or breakout session) is to 
enhance the knowledge of the Commission and attendees about: (i) the present state of capital 
markets as those markets impact ownership diversity in the media and telecom industries and, 
particularly, the success of minorities and women entrepreneurs;  (ii) how financing is secured 
for new, diverse, resource-limited ventures, focusing on actual problems that have been 
encountered by women and minorities attempting to secure financing for media and telecom 
deals; and (iii) potential ways the Commission can help facilitate financing opportunities for 
minorities and women. 
Immediately following the en banc hearing, there will be a breakout session where 
attendees will have an opportunity to meet with representatives of potential financing sources.
A later notice will announce the speakers.
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Sign language interpreters and open captioning will be provided for this event. Other 
reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a 
description of the accommodation needed, and include a way we can contact you if we need 
more information.  Please make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be 
accepted, but may be impossible to fill. You may send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the 
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (Voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
For additional information about the hearing, please visit the FCC’s website at 
http://www.fcc.gov.  Press inquiries should be directed to Barbara Kreisman at 202-418-1600.
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