1.   Ample precedents exist for imposing spectrum use fees and cable franchise taxes for public telecommunications purposes.

2.   Other lawmakers want to use the spectrum auction fees in their efforts to balance the federal budget.

3.   Public broadcasting, the senator said, should make better use of its own resources before trying to tap into spectrum fees.

4.   The Clinton administration proposed making up the difference through spectrum user fees, which McCain and Tauzin oppose.