WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the introduction of legislation today to increase the rates that songwriters are paid when their music is played on local radio stations and other platforms, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to today's release of a tax reform discussion draft by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Dave Camp that includes a proposal to alter the current law that permits businesses to fully deduct their full cost of advertising in the year it is incurred, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton: