ADVISORY 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 CONTACT: March 4, 2010 Janice Wise: 202 418-8165 Email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI TO OUTLINE BENEFITS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN SESAME STREET’S ELMO TO JOIN CHAIRMAN IN LAUNCHING SERIES OF CHILD-FOCUSED EVENTS Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, March 12, 2010, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will deliver a major policy speech outlining how the new National Broadband Plan will benefit children and families. The Chairman will also announce child-focused FCC events planned throughout the year to expand the Commission’s proactive policy agenda to help children and empower parents. WHEN: Friday, March 12, 2010, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History Carmichael Auditorium 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 WHO: Chairman Julius Genachowski, FCC Gary Knell, President and CEO, Sesame Street Workshop Jim Steyer, Founder and CEO, Common Sense Media WEB: Streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live Those wishing to attend can reserve a space by emailing Childrenpolicy@fcc.gov. -FCC-