AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing
looks like it'll pass —
A recent test of the emergency alert system found only 1 percent got it via AM.
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A controversial bill that would require all new cars to be fitted with AM radios looks set to become a law in the near future. Yesterday, Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass) revealed that the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" now has the support of 60 US Senators, as well as 246 co-sponsors in t...
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