NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th 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 CONTACT: July 8, 2008 Wayne Leighton at (202) 418-2500 COMMISSIONER TATE ANNOUNCES LEGAL ADVISOR Today, Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate announced that Greg Orlando will serve as one of her legal advisors, specializing in wireline issues, including broadband and universal service reform. “I welcome Greg’s wealth of experience in the telecommunications arena and especially as we work toward fundamental reform of universal service and the deployment of broadband to all Americans. Greg will continue his commitment to helping shape sound public policy along with his deep commitment to public service.” Mr. Orlando most recently served as Legislative Director and Counsel to Representative Mike Ferguson. While in that position, he handled and advised on all issues under the jurisdiction of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, including video franchising, content protection and DTV transition legislation. Prior to joining Representative Ferguson’s staff, Mr. Orlando served as Legislative Director to Congressman John Doolittle, handling House Appropriations Committee work and campaign finance reform issues. Mr. Orlando received his B.A. from Fordham University, and his J.D. from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law.