*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 56566.doc* 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). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ron Whitworth: (202) 418- 2300 e- mail: ron. whitworth@ fcc. gov April 20, 2006 STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER JONATHAN ADELSTEIN REGARDING PAYOLA LETTERS OF INQUIRY Regarding letters of inquiry issued to Clear Channel Communications Inc., CBS Radio Inc., Entercom Communications Corp. and Citadel Broadcasting, Commissioner Adelstein said, “I am pleased that we have launched this formal phase of the payola investigation. This should put to rest any question about the FCC's commitment to enforce the law. Our investigation will be a thorough and complete review of the industry's alleged payola practices.” - FCC - News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 1