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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).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT
March 3, 2009 Brigid Calamis 202-418-2200
COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL CONGRATULATES JULIUS 
GENACHOWSKI ON HIS NOMINATION TO BE CHAIR OF THE FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
The following statement can be attributed to Commissioner Robert M. McDowell:
“I congratulate Julius Genachowski on his nomination to be chairman of the Federal 
Communications Commission.  He will bring a valuable perspective to the Commission with his 
experience not only in government but also in the private sector.  I look forward to working 
closely with Mr. Genachowski on the many important communications challenges that lie ahead 
for the American people.”
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