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: June 11, 2015 Louis Peraertz, (202) 418-2100 louis.peraertz@fcc.gov STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON D.C. CIRCUIT DENIAL OF PETITION TO STAY OPEN INTERNET ORDER "I am pleased that the FCC's Open Internet Order and strong rules to ensure there are no slow lanes on the Internet become effective tomorrow. A free and open Internet is vital to our democracy and competitive market. I am proud to stand up for the consumer to protect free speech and a free market." -- FCC--