Statement of FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell Regarding the Announcement that Michael J. Copps will Serve as Acting Chairman

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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order
constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT
January 22, 2009
Brigid Calamis 202-418-2200

STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL

REGARDING THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT MICHAEL J. COPPS

WILL SERVE AS ACTING CHAIRMAN

The following statement can be attributed to Commissioner Robert M. McDowell:
"I am pleased that President Obama has announced that my friend and colleague, Mike
Copps, will serve as acting chairman of the Commission. I appreciate the sacrifices Beth, Mike
and the Copps family have made during his distinguished public service career. I look forward
to continuing to work with him at this unique time."
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