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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
January 4, 2000
  NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
January 4, 2000
Email: mbalmori@fcc.gov
     

Statement of FCC Chairman William E. Kennard
regarding U.S. COURT APPEALS Decision to
deny an emergency stay in AT&T v. FCC


Washington, D.C. – “I’m pleased that the court has denied AT&T’s motion for a stay and allowed the FCC’s authorization of Bell Atlantic entry into long distance to take effect. This is good news for consumers. As I have said repeatedly, it’s time for the industry to take their battles out of the courtroom and into the competitive marketplace.”


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