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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).

July 19, 1997




STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONER JIM QUELLO ON THE BELL ATLANTIC/NYNEX MERGER




I'm delighted that we finally came to an agreement on the terms of the Bell Atlantic/NYNEX negotiations.

I'm pleased we have progressed to the point that we can now approve the merger, which serves the overall public interest.





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