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 26, 2009 David Fiske at (202) 418-0513 ACTING CHAIRMAN COPPS ANNOUNCES INTERIM STAFF CHANGES Acting Chairman Michael J. Copps announced today a number of changes to his personal staff while he is the Acting Chair of the FCC. Rick Chessen will serve as the Acting Chief of Staff and Scott Deutchman will serve as the Acting Senior Legal Advisor. Paul Murray, who is currently a Legal Advisor to the Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, will serve on an interim basis as the Legal Advisor for wireless and international issues. Bruce Gottlieb, who has served as Legal Advisor for wireless and international issues, has taken a temporary leave of absence. - FCC -