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Tina Pelkey, (202) 418-0536
tina.pelkey@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON SENATE CONFIRMATION OF 
BRENDAN CARR AND JESSICA ROSENWORCEL
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WASHINGTON, August 3, 2017 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai 
released the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate confirmation of Brendan Carr and 
Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as Commissioners at the FCC.
“I congratulate Brendan and Jessica on their confirmations. As I know from working with each 
of them for years, they have distinguished records of public service and will be valuable assets to 
the FCC in the years to come. Their experience at the FCC makes them particularly well-suited 
to hit the ground running. I’m pleased that the FCC will once again be at full strength and look 
forward to collaborating to close the digital divide, promote innovation, protect consumers, and 
improve the agency’s operations.”
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Office of Chairman Ajit Pai: (202) 418-2000
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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. Cir. 1974).