RON KIND 
THIRD DISTRICT , WISCONSIN 
SENIOR WHIP 
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE 
SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH 
SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRADE 
November 12, 2014 
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The Honorable Thomas Wheeler 
Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 1ih Street SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
1502 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING 
WASHINGTON, DC 205 15 
(202) 225-5506 FAx: (202) 225-5739 
WEBSITE: www.kind .house.gov 
As you know, access to broadcast radio across the nation is crucial for ensuring an informed 
population. Access .to radio in rural areas is even more vital, specifically in areas that are 
underserved with cable and broadband access. This is why I'm asking you to include the Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Matter of Revitalization of the AM Radio Service on 
your November Open Meeting Agenda. 
Throughout my district and across the nation, there are many local AM stations providing 
important services to their communities. AM stations are relied upon for local news, school 
closing announcements, high school sports coverage, emergency weather information, and 
entertainment. I urge the Commission to take a vote on the Revitalization of the AM Radio 
Service as soon as possible. The Open Meeting scheduled for November 21, 2014 is the next 
opportunity for the Commission to take up this matter. A vote will allow AM stations to improve 
their services and therefore allow broadcasters to better serve the public. 
As you know, Commissioner Ajit Pai has been a leader in AM revitalization and has personally 
met with AM broadcasters across the state of Wisconsin, including owners ofWRDN-AM 
Durand and other stations in my district. Folks back home have expressed to me how great 
Commissioner Pai has been to work with and I applaud him for his efforts. His accessibility is an 
example of how government officials can work with business owners to find common sense 
solutions. 
I encourage the Commission to include the AM Revitalization NPRM on the Open Meeting 
Agenda scheduled for November so that our AM broadcasters can continue to provide vital 
services in our communities. 
Sincerely, 
~~t;,L 
Member of Congress 
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