Original sentence: For example, Press TV went on the air after Iran shut down several critical news outlets in early July.However, critics note that Press TV seldom criticizes the government, and that Iran has a poor record for freedom of speech.Press TV is funded by the government.Test satellite transmissions were conducted in late April 2007.The channel's website launched in late January 2007.The launch date for the channel was July 2, 2007
Edited sentence: Like other nationally funded news networks, such as the BBC, Press TV is funded by the government.The channel's website launched in late January 2007..  Test satellite transmissions were conducted in late April 2007.The planned launch date for the channel is July 2, 2007