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National Association of Broadcasters fuming over FCC regulatory fees

WASHINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The U.S. largest broadcaster advocacy group is firing back at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding a fee change proposal under consideration. Again. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is calling the FCC's proposed regulatory fee schedule for 2020 "unfair and likely unlawful," according to a report from Radio World's Paul McLane. NAB alleges that the fee changes would place a "stranglehold" on the broadcasting industry. FCC refuses to take into consideration COVID-19 impacts on broadcasting […]

todayJune 15, 2020 77 2

National

McCarthy: GOP agrees with ‘concepts’ in Democrat police reform bill

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday there could be room for a bipartisan agreement on police reform after Democrats released a plan earlier this week. McCarthy said Republicans in the chamber agree with concepts included in the package unveiled by the Congressional Black Caucus and would be willing to compromise with Democrats despite launching their own bill. "I think there's a place where we can work together," McCarthy said. "There's a lot of concepts that we […]

todayJune 11, 2020 59

NASCAR

NASCAR: Alsco Uniforms 500 moved to Thursday night

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI) -- Hard rain postponed Wednesday's Cup Series Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. Drivers will now start their engines for the NASCAR event at 7 p.m. EDT Thursday. The Alsco Uniforms 500 was set to be the fourth Cup Series event since NASCAR returned from its hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. NASCAR also pushed the Xfinity Series Cheddar's 300, scheduled for Saturday, to 7 p.m. EDT on Monday. Both races will air on […]

todayMay 28, 2020 38

National

Air Force removes minimum height requirement for pilots

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (UPI) -- The Air Force announced Thursday that it has removed the minimum height requirement for officer applicants who wish to fly. According to the service, the change -- which took effect May 13 -- is part of an effort to encourage a more diverse pool of applicants to pursue careers in aviation. "We're really focused on identifying and eliminating barriers to serve in the Air Force," said Gwendolyn DeFilippi, assistant deputy chief of staff for manpower, […]

todayMay 21, 2020 42

Football News

NFL considers helmet facemasks with surgical, N95 material

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The NFL is testing prototypes for helmet facemasks, which could include N95 or surgical material, prior to the 2020 season as a way to defend against the coronavirus pandemic. NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer spoke about the project during an appearance Monday on The Adam Schefter Podcast. The players union is also working with NFL engineers and sports equipment company Oakley to test the prototypes. "Back in early March, I had suggested that we […]

todayMay 19, 2020 68

National

Restaurant using blow-up dolls to enforce physical distancing

TAYLORS, S.C. (UPI) -- A South Carolina restaurant partially reopening for dine-in customers is keeping the tables compliant with physical distancing guidelines by filling the dining room with blow-up dolls. The Open Hearth Restaurant in Taylors closed its dining room due to the COVID-19 pandemic March 17 and was allowed to reopen this week with a reduced capacity and a requirement that customers are seated 6 feet apart. The owners of the eatery, Paula Starr Melehes and her husband, Jimmy, said they […]

todayMay 14, 2020 29

Football News

Bengals release veteran QB Andy Dalton

CINCINNATI (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on Thursday after he spent nine seasons with the AFC North franchise. Sources told NFL Network and ESPN that Dalton asked for his release and the Bengals granted his request. The move came a week after the franchise selected former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dalton, 32, started 13 games last season for the Bengals. He completed 59.5 percent […]

todayApril 30, 2020 33

Decision 2020

Amash announces exploratory committee for Libertarian presidential nod

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An independent member of Congress is ditching his re-election bid to explore a presidential run in November. Rep. Justin Amash (I-Cascade Township) made an announcement on Twitter Tuesday evening, linking to his campaign website. "Today, I launched an exploratory committee to seek the Libertarian Party's nomination for President of the United States," Amash writes. "Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people." "We’re ready for a presidency that will […]

todayApril 28, 2020 94

National

Bronson Rechsteiner, son and nephew of pro wrestlers, heading to Baltimore

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- Despite going undrafted in the NFL Draft, a former Kennesaw State running back will get his opportunity. Bronson Rechsteiner and the Baltimore Ravens reached a free-agent deal shortly after the draft ended Saturday. The 2019 HERO Sports All-American selection from Acworth, Ga. led KSU to two Big South Conference titles, three FCS playoff appearances with four playoff victories. As a result, Kennesaw State became one of the most successful startup programs in college football. The KSU football program […]

todayApril 26, 2020 99

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