Hundreds of activists from around the country are descending upon Washington today to tell Congress that we need better and more diverse local radio.

The Local Community Radio Act (H.R. 2802/ S. 1675) will open up the airwaves to more diverse, independent, Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations. Activists are meeting with Rep. Rahm Emanuel and Sen. Richard Durbin and Sen. Barack Obama today, and they could use your help:

Call on your elected officials to co-sponsor the Local Community Radio Act:

Rep. Rahm Emanuel (202) 225-4061

Sen. Durbin (202) 224-2152 and Sen. Obama (202) 224-2854

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This important bill opens the radio dial to more community-driven and locally focused stations, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio -- information crucial to healthy communities and a vibrant democracy.

The bipartisan Local Community Radio Act would create hundreds, if not thousands, of new Low Power FM radio stations in towns across the country.

Rep. Rahm Emanuel (202) 225-4061

Sen. Durbin (202) 224-2152 and Sen. Obama (202) 224-2854

Tell Us About Your Call..'s make sure your elected officials know that you support more and diverse local radio now.

Onward,

Candace Clement
Campaign Coordinator
Free Press
www.freepress.net

1. Learn more about Low Power FM radio at: http://freepress.net/lpfm/

2. Tell your friends and sign up for "Local Radio NOW" Facebook community to join hundreds of others who want to reclaim the airwaves for local, independent radio.