NEWS News media Information 202 / 418-0500Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830TTY 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 May 10, 2010 Brigid Calamis 202-418-2200 FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL "Over the weekend, Commissioner McDowell underwent successful emergency gall bladder surgery. His spirits are good while he is recovering at home with his family. He expects to be working at full speed back in the office in a few days." # # #