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July 21. 2011
Chairman Julius Genachowski
Federal Communications Commission
445 12
th
Street. SW
Washington. DC 20554
Re: Clarity Media and KlaasKids Foundation Applications for Review
Dear Chairman Genachowski>
We are writing to request an update on the status ofthe Applications for Review filed by
Clarity Media and the KlaasKids Foundation in June 2007. As you may know, Clarity>s
proposal. originally filed in 2005 and denied in May 2007. sought authority to operate a
multichannel video service on a non-interfering secondary basis to long-haul truck
drivers at truck stops across the country.
The proposal would provide affordable multichannel television service to an un-served
segment ofpublic and enhance our efforts to protect children. This service would be
beneficial for long-haul truckers> an industry that currently employs 2 million Americans>
in helping to keep them connected and informed> particularly as they travel through rural
areas. Additionally> as KlaasKids' support indicates> the proposal would complement and
expand the Amber Alert system> providing a needed public service at private expense>
and creating a potential first-responder force ofmore than 2,000,000 long haul truck
drivers.
Regardless ofthe ultimate decision. at this point, the organizations have waited more than
four years for an official response from the FCC and deserve some resolution. We
appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response.
Sincerely,
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