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 January 22, 2009 Katie Yocum (202) 418-2300 COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN CONGRATULATES MICHAEL COPPS ON DESIGNATION AS ACTING FCC CHAIRMAN Washington, D.C. – In response to the appointment of Commissioner Copps as Acting FCC Chairman, Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein released the following statement: “I am thrilled to congratulate my good friend and trusted colleague, Michael Copps, on his designation as Acting Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC will benefit from his leadership, experience, and abiding commitment to the public interest. He understands that public service is a sacred trust with the American people, and he has repeatedly demonstrated his sterling character, willingness to build consensus, and deep commitment to serve all Americans. During our six years on the Commission, he has consistently worked to ensure that consumers reap the benefits of a responsive and diverse media, robust and ubiquitous broadband Internet access, and reliable public safety communications. With the transition to digital television almost upon us, he will provide urgently needed guidance to put us back on track. On a personal level, I look forward to continuing the close relationship that we have forged working together on these and so many other important issues. The American people will be well served by him at the helm of the FCC.” - FCC -