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NRB Internet Freedom Panel on Capitol Hill
NRB will bring together an expert panel, including FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell, next week on Capitol Hill to discuss Internet freedom, specifically...
Posted on May 10, 2012President, Voters Send Opposing Messages on Marriage
Just one day after the voters of yet another state affirmed marriage as the union of one man and one woman, President Obama announced...
Posted on May 10, 2012FCC Chairman Promotes NRB Non-Com Fundraising Proposal
In an op-ed for The Christian Science Monitor, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski made a strong push for a proposal NRB has...
Posted on May 10, 2012Senate Unanimously Confirms New FCC Commissioners
After months of delay, Democrat nominee Jessica Rosenworcel and Republican nominee Ajit Pai were unanimously confirmed...
Posted on May 10, 2012A Giant Issue for New Media Giants
Next Tuesday, May 15th, NRB’s John Milton Project for Religious Free Speech will host an unprecedented discussion on Capitol Hill, one that will intersect the extreme...
Posted on May 9, 2012Luis and Andrew Palau Host Evangelistic Campaign in Paraguay
In two Paraguayan cities last month, international evangelists Luis and Andrew Palau joined thousands of Christians participating with hundreds of local churches in an evangelistic campaign...
Posted on May 9, 2012Ghana President Welcomes Franklin Graham at ‘Ghana Jesus Festival’
Evangelist and missionary Franklin Graham, President & CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, received a warm welcome by Ghana President John Evans Atta Mills...
Posted on May 9, 2012Member Spotlight: 106.3 FM - WCIF
106.3 FM – WCIF (“Where Christ Is First”) has been broadcasting from the Space Coast—specifically Melbourne, FL—since March 10, 1980. WCIF is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Melbourne...
Posted on May 9, 2012A Win-Win in Washington
In politics and policy-making, as well as game-theory, the phrase “zero-sum game” means that one side of the issue can only win if the other side suffers a corresponding loss. But last week the...
Posted on May 2, 2012Fairness Doctrine, Part II?
The Fairness Doctrine, that pernicious former FCC rule that wrecked havoc for broadcasters decades ago by forcing them to air contrasting opinions on controversial public issues, may not be dead after...
Posted on May 2, 2012NRB Press Releases
NRB's Landmark Discussion on New Media
(May 10, 2012) National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), America’s preeminent association representing Christian broadcasters and communicators, is wading into a unique and volatile communications freedom issue.
Posted on May 10, 2012NRB Concern: Will Online Disclosure Lead to Chilling Effect?
(April 27, 2012) NRB expressed concern with today’s decision by the FCC to require mandatory Internet disclosure by television stations of “political files” and information related to issue-advocacy organizations.
Posted on April 27, 2012NRB SPEARHEADS FCC CHANGE TO ALLOW NON-COMS TO AID CHARITIES
(April 26, 2012) The National Religious Broadcasters today enthusiastically supports an FCC action concerning non-commercial radio stations and on-air fundraising. The FCC is looking into the value of these stations conducting fundraisers on-air for the benefits of other non-profit organizations.
Posted on April 26, 201236:DA & 36:DV Challenge Entries Showcased
(April 26, 2012) College students attending the NRB 2012 Convention were recently rewarded for their concentrated hard work and creative productions. Friends and Heroes Productions Ltd. sponsored the Intercollegiate NRB (iNRB) 36:DA and 36:DV Challenges.
Posted on April 26, 2012New Members Welcomed Into NRB
(March 8, 2012) The National Religious Broadcasters Executive Committee has voted to approve five new members.
Posted on March 8, 201236:DA & 36:DV Student Award Winners Recognized
(March 8, 2012) The winners of the 36:DA & 36:DV competitions were recognized during the February 19th Student Awards Reception for producing the best audio and video pieces, respectively, over a 36-hour period at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on March 8, 2012Senate Vote Is “Startling” Affront to Religious Freedom
(March 1, 2012) NRB voiced disappointment after the U.S. Senate narrowly voted today to reject legislation that would promote religious freedom under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known to many as “Obamacare.”
Posted on March 1, 2012Memorial Service To Be Held March 3 For Former NRB Chairman Bill Skelton
(February 27, 2012) Rev. William Richard Skelton, 74, of Cordova, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Faith Baptist Church 3755 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN.
Posted on February 27, 2012Focus on The Family Named NRB Radio Program of the Year
(February 27, 2012) Focus on the Family received the NRB Radio Program of the Year Award February 21st at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on February 27, 2012Hope for the Heart Presented NRB Radio Impact Award
(February 27, 2012) HOPE FOR THE HEART received the NRB Radio Impact Award February 21st at the NRB 2012 Convention & Exposition.
Posted on February 27, 2012Media Source
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Maude Aimee Humbard, Wife of Broadcast Pioneer and First Televangelist Rex Humbard, Passes at Age 89
Radio/BMI deal under judicial review
Wyden: 'Very concerned' about privacy impact of White House-backed cyber bill
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