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On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
the purpose of today's hearing is to assess the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (SHVERA)
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers outlines the hearing's focus on evaluating a key broadcasting law.

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