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January 7, 2009 Rick Chessen (202) 418-2000
COMMISSIONER COPPS TO VISIT BRISTOL, VIRGINIA FOR DTV OUTREACH
Visit is Part of Nationwide Initiative to Increase Awareness Regarding the Upcoming 
DTV Transition
Washington, DC – FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps today announced that he will visit 
Bristol, Virginia on January 13, 2009.  This visit is part of an extensive nationwide initiative the 
Commission has launched to increase awareness about the upcoming transition to digital 
television.  The Commissioner will be joined by Congressman Rick Boucher at the event.
WHO: FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps 
WHAT: Town Hall on the DTV Transition 
WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10:00 AM
WHERE: Bristol, Virginia City Hall
300 Lee Street
Bristol, VA  24201
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