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 NEWS  Federal  Communications  Commission  445  12  th  Street,  S.  W.  Washington,  D.  C.  20554  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).  News  Media  Information  202  /  418-  0500  Internet:  http://  www.  fcc.  gov  TTY:  1-  888-  835-  5322 
 FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE  NEWS  MEDIA  CONTACTS  September  7,  2004  David  Fiske:  202-  418-  0513 
 Chairman  Powell  Applauds  $400,000  FCC  Enforcement  Action 
 Regarding  the  National  Do-  Not-  Call  Registry 


 The  Federal  Communication  Commission’s  Enforcement  Bureau  today  released  a  consent  decree  reached  with  Primus  Telecommunications,  Inc.  regarding  its  compliance  with  FCC  rules  governing  the 
 National  Do-  Not-  Call  Registry. 
 “We’re  sending  a  message  today,”  said  FCC  Chairman  Michael  K.  Powell.  “The  Commission  will  continue  to  take  strong  enforcement  action  to  protect  the  rights  of  consumers.” 


 In  the  consent  decree,  Primus  agreed  to  adopt  a  comprehensive  program  to  ensure  compliance  with  the  Do-  Not-  Call  Registry.  In  addition,  Primus  agreed  to  make  a  voluntary  $400,000  contribution  to 
 the  Treasury. 
 “Millions  of  Americans  who  signed  up  for  the  Do-  Not-  Call  List  are  finding  their  dinner  time  a  little  more  peaceful.  That’s  because,  together  with  the  FTC,  we’re  committed  to  holding  noncompliant 
 telemarketers’  feet  to  the  fire.  This  is  our  top  consumer  protection  enforcement  priority.” 


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