APTS Congratulates Mignon Clyburn on Being Named Acting Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission
WASHINGTON — May 1, 2013 — Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of the Association of Public Television Stations (APTS), today congratulated Mignon Clyburn on being named acting chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
“The Association of Public Television Stations congratulates Mignon Clyburn on being named acting chairman of the FCC.
“Commissioner Clyburn has served the FCC well since her appointment by President Obama in 2009. Her broad experience and vast knowledge of the issues facing the agency make her a wise choice as the acting chairman and a noteworthy one as the FCC’s first woman to serve in this role.
“APTS, and the entire public television industry, look forward to continue working with acting chairman Clyburn as the Commission works through the important telecommunication issues facing our nation.”
About APTS
The Association of Public Television Stations (APTS) is a nonprofit membership organization established in 1979. The mission of APTS is to conduct – in concert with member stations – advocacy, planning, research and communications activities in order to achieve strong and financially sound noncommercial television and advanced digital services for the American people. APTS provides consistent leadership and information that helps our members better accomplish their own missions and goals. Through its affiliate APTS Action, APTS promotes the legislative and regulatory interests of noncommercial television stations at the national level through direct advocacy, and grasstops and grassroots campaigns designed to garner congressional support. For more information, visit www.apts.org.
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