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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 Contacts:
July 18, 2008 Robert Kenny at 202-418-2668
Clyde Ensslin at 202-418-0506
FCC Announces Participation in Defense Department 
Work Assignment Program for Wounded Veterans
Washington, DC – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced its 
commitment to participate in the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) Operation Warfighter 
Program, a temporary assignment/internship program for Armed Service members who are 
undergoing rehabilitation therapy at military treatment facilities in the United States.  Through 
the program, military service men and women will be working between 15 and 30 hours per 
week for two to three months at the FCC.
DOD developed Operation Warfighter to assist wounded soldiers with their 
rehabilitation. The goal of the program is to place the wounded warriors in supportive work 
settings outside of the hospital/treatment center that positively impacts their recuperation 
process.  The program provides participants with meaningful activity outside of the hospital 
environment that assists in their wellness and offers a formal means of transition back to the 
military or civilian workforce.
Since 2006, 235 successful placements have been made through the 80 participating 
federal agencies.  The soldiers receive compensation from DOD.
For additional information about the Operation Warfighter Program, press inquiries 
should be directed to Robert Kenny at 202-418-2668 or Clyde Ensslin at 202-418-0506.
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