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January 2, 2009 Brigid Calamis: 202-418-2200 
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COMMISSIONER McDOWELL TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS ON THE DIGITAL 
TELEVISION TRANSITION IN WASHINGTON D.C. AREA
Washington, DC – FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell announced he will conduct interviews 
with members of the news media as part of an extensive nationwide initiative the Commission has 
launched to increase awareness about the upcoming transition to digital television.
Commissioner McDowell will speak with the following stations on January 5, 2009: 
WHO: FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell
WHAT: Interviews on the DTV Transition
WHEN: WUSA-TV  
January 5, 9:00 AM 
WJLA-TV
January 5, 12:00 PM
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