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For Immediate Release February 25, 2009

The CPB Board of Directors will meet on Friday, March 6, 2009

The CPB Board of Directors will meet on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET in Washington, DC. On the draft agenda:

- Chair’s and Directors’ Remarks and Reports

- Appointment of New Chair, PAI Committee

- President’s Report

- Update on Appropriations

- Resolution: Supplemental Appropriations Request

- Report and Resolution on Digital Funding Priorities

- Discussion of Proposed Framework for Ensuring Services and Next Steps

- Update on Aspen Institute Communications & Society Program Roundtable on Public Service Media

The public may attend and observe this meeting in the Blair-Killian Board Room of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Media Contact

Louise Filkins

Corporate and Public Affairs
press@cpb.org

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