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See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News Media Contact:  David Fiske
February 5, 2007 (202) 418-0513
FCC BUDGET OF $313,000,000 PROPOSED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
Washington, DC – The President has submitted a budget to Congress that proposes fiscal 
year 2008 funding for the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) of $313,000,000.  
The requested FY 2008 funding level would provide funds to cover mandatory increases 
in salaries and benefits and inflationary increases for contractual services.  The request would 
also provide funding to conduct an outreach campaign to educate consumers about the impact 
and benefits of the transition to Digital Television (DTV).  In addition, the request would allow 
the Commission to combat waste, fraud, and abuse, in the Universal Service Fund; replace 
Mobile Digital Direction Finding (MDDF) vehicles that are used to support public safety entities 
(e.g., emergency responders, police, fire departments) in the resolution of harmful interference to 
their communications systems and strengthen management and oversight of the Commission’s 
financial and accounting processes.
The complete copy of the Commission’s FY 2008 budget submission is available on the 
FCC’s web site at:  www.fcc.gov.
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