NEWS 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 MEDIA CONTACT: August 10, 2010 Jen Howard, 202-418-0506 Email: jen.howard@fcc.gov FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR TED STEVENS The following statement should be attributed to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski: “I was greatly saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former Senator Ted Stevens. Senator Stevens devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska. He was an important advocate for building our 21st Century communications infrastructure. My thoughts and prayers are with all who were aboard the flight and their families.” # # #