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The Honorable Julius Genachowski 
Chairman 
WASHINGTON, DC 20510 
September 14, 2012 
The Federal Communications Commission 
445 121h Street SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Mr. Chairman: 
We urge you to have meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders during the development of rules 
and regulations pertaining to the incentive spectrum auctions and subsequent repacking. As you 
know, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 provides for the voluntary 
relinquishment of broadcast spectrum to make additional spectrum available for mobile 
broadband use. 
We strongly support the incentive auctions, which will generate vital revenue for deficit 
reduction and address the pending "spectrum crunch." Our global leadership in technological 
innovation depends on increasing available spectrum for wireless broadband communications. 
However, it is imperative that this effort also protect broadcasters that choose not to participate 
in such auctions and the American public that relies on over-the-air broadcast services for both 
entertainment and critical public emergency information. 
Our constituents deserve a transparent rulemaking process that allows sufficient opportunity to 
understand and provide input on any proposal affecting their broadcast service. Thank you for 
your attention to this matter. 
Richard J. Durbin 
United States Senator 
Sincerely, 
United States Senator 
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