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August 2, 2007 Chris Moore at (202) 418-2500
COMMISSIONER TATE ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES
Today, Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate announced that Amy Blankenship will serve 
as one of her legal advisors on children, family and media issues.
“She will continue her commitment to helping shape sound public policy along with her 
deep commitment to public service.” said Commissioner Tate.  “I welcome her counsel and 
experience in working with many industry sectors regarding important issues that confront 
children and families every day.”
Ms. Blankenship most recently served as Counsel to Senator Sam Brownback on the 
Senate Judiciary Committee.  While in that position, she participated in the confirmation 
hearings of two Supreme Court Justices, and oversaw legislation dealing with a variety of 
cultural and Constitutional issues.  She also advised on Commerce Committee legislation, 
including oversight of the passage of the Broadcast Decency Act of 2005.  Prior to joining 
Senator Brownback’s staff, Ms. Blankenship worked for Senator Jeff Sessions, providing 
counsel on judicial nominations and crime legislation.
Ms. Blankenship received her B.S. summa cum laude from Auburn University, and her 
J.D. from University of Alabama School of Law.
 
Bill Freedman, who has been detailed to the Tate office from the Media Bureau, will be 
returning and serve as Associate Chief of the Media Bureau.  Commissioner Tate expressed her 
appreciation for Bill’s service:  
“I, along with the entire Commission, have benefited from Bill’s in-depth subject matter 
knowledge and years of real-world experience over the past several months.  I am gratified for 
his assistance to me and look forward to working with him in the future.”