NEWS News media Information 202 / 418-0500Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202/418-2555Internet: http://www.fcc.govftp.fcc.gov 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). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT June 25, 2009 David Fiske (202) 418-0513 ACTING CHAIRMAN MICHAEL J. COPPS CONGRATULATES ROBERT McDOWELL ON HIS SENATE CONFIRMATION Congratulations to my friend and colleague, Rob McDowell, on his confirmation by the Senate for another term at the FCC. I’ve said many times before how much I value Rob’s friendship, his collegiality, and the dedicated way he goes about his work. Rob’s many talents were evidenced during his first term here and I look forward to working with him during his second. Best wishes as well to his wonderful family -- I know that Rob’s ability to serve at the Commission would not be possible without a team effort. -FCC-