FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS:      Susan Wheeler

(202) 224-5150

April 4, 2002

Lindsay Nothern

  (208) 334-1776

CRAPO PREPARES TO TAKE QUESTIONS ON APRIL "CAPITOL WATCH"

 

Washington, DC - Idahoans are invited to participate in the April edition of Idaho Senator Mike Crapo’s electronic town meeting, “Capitol Watch.” The program will be broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2002, from 7 to 8 p.m. Mountain/6 to 7 p.m. Pacific, and air over local cable systems throughout Idaho. The program is also simulcast over the Clear Channel radio network in Idaho and posted on the Internet. During the program, viewers are encouraged to call in to speak directly to the Senator; the phone number during the program is 1-800-SEN-TALK (1-800-736-8255). The program will also feature e-mail questions, which can be sent to CapitolWatch@crapo.senate.gov prior to the program, or AskYourSenator@saa.senate.gov during the program.

The program will be available in the following areas on the channels and radio stations listed:

Area TV Channel Radio Station
Boise & Treasure Valley Channel 11 KIDO AM
Coeur d' Alene Channel 19 --
Idaho Falls/Blackfoot Channel 19 KID AM
Lewiston Channel 13 --
Moscow Channel 11 --
Pocatello Channel 11 KWIK
Twin Falls -- KLIX AM

"Capitol Watch" generally airs on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. Mountain/6 to 7 p.m. Pacific. Local cable systems provide access and the channel numbers may vary from month to month. Due to equipment upgrades or scheduling conflicts, the program will not air over cable systems in the Twin Falls or Sandpoint areas. It is also accessible via the Internet at http://crapo.senate.gov; RealPlayer must be downloaded on the computer in order to view the program.

The Idaho Cable Telecommunications Association and local cable systems provide cable access for the program.

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