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See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
February 13, 2012 Neil Grace: (202) 418-0506 
Email: neil.grace@fcc.gov
FCC BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
Washington, D.C. -- The President has submitted a budget to Congress that proposes fiscal year 
2013 funding for the Federal Communications Commission of $346.78 million.
The requested FY 2013 funding level would include: continuing efforts to accelerate broadband 
deployment throughout the nation; implementing the FCC’s reforms to the Universal Service 
Fund programs; improving the FCC’s information technology infrastructure and continuing to 
enhance the security of its systems; investing in the FCC’s technical and engineering capabilities 
to detect interference issues, plan for interoperability needs, and test new technologies; and 
studying participation in the communications industry.
The complete copy of the Commission’s FY 2013 budget submission is available on the FCC’s 
Web site at: http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/fcc-strategic-plan. 
 
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