*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 61072.doc* NEWS News media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 TTY 202/ 418- 2555 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov 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 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT November 17, 2006 Scott Deutchman 202- 418- 2000 COMMISSIONER MICHAEL COPPS CONGRATULATES CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN ON HIS RECONFIRMATION I congratulate my colleague and friend, Kevin Martin, on his reconfirmation by the Senate last night. One of the true pleasures I have had at the Commission is getting to know Kevin since we came here together in 2001 and working with him on a wide variety of matters. Much of the time we agree, some of the time we don't, but I continue to value the frank discussions we have, the intellect and character he brings to the Commission and his ability to maintain cordial personal relations amidst all of the difficult issues moving here. Having been through several confirmation processes myself, I know how pleased Kevin must feel today and I am happy for him and his fine family. 1