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June 3, 2009 Rick Chessen 202-418-2000
Statement of Acting Chairman Copps on President Obama's Intent 
to Renominate Rob McDowell as FCC Commissioner
I congratulate my colleague and friend Rob McDowell on the announcement that 
President Obama intends to nominate him for another term at the FCC.  I am truly delighted that 
he will continue on as a fellow Commissioner.  Since becoming Acting Chairman several months 
ago, I appreciate more than ever Rob's collegiality, his openness, his creative intellect, and the 
deep sense of purpose he brings to his work.  I especially want to thank him for all the talent and 
energy he has brought to our work on next week's DTV transition.  He has traveled near and far 
to help consumers prepare and he has done an outstanding job in helping us deploy an extensive 
DTV Call Center operation.
I look forward to our continuing work together as we tackle the many tough 
communications issues confronting the Commission and the country.  Kudos to Rob and his 
wonderful family.