The White House has sided with the FCC in the low-power radio controversy. The Office of Management and Budget said in a policy statement that it supports the FCC's plan to open the airwaves to as many as 1,000 microradio stations. It also said it "strongly opposes" passage of legislation that would restrict the FCC's ability to license such stations. Late last month, the House Telecommunications Subcommittee passed a bill that would sharply curb the FCC plan. The bill is expected to pass the full House today. The FCC plans to accept applications for the first microradio station in May.