Klobuchar Senate Resolution Honors Public Radio

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Klobuchar Senate Resolution Honors Public Radio

Designates April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month

Acting on a resolution by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Senate has voted to designate April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month.

"Public radio is one of our national treasures - it gave us everything from Morning Edition to Powdermilk Biscuits" said Klobuchar, who comes from the state that invented Lake Wobegon and a Prairie Home Companion. "Each and every day, it creates a more informed public through quality programming about current events, ideas and culture."

Klobuchar noted that public radio's audience has doubled in the last fifteen years, to 33 million Americans every week, making it one of the most powerful news organizations and cultural outlets in the country.

The resolution notes that public radio now has more than 800 stations, reaching every state and Congressional district, and cited such distinctive programs as Prairie Home Companion, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Marketplace, Speaking of Faith and This American Life.

"Public radio stations are locally staffed and locally programmed," Klobuchar added. "They build stronger communities and a stronger society."

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