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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. Circ 1974).
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2002 Contact: Susanna Zwerling (202) 418-2000
	STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS ON ENFORCEMENT BUREAU DETERMINATION REGARDING "THE REAL SLIM SHADY"
	On June 1, 2001, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Apparent Liability concerning the broadcast of an edited version of "The Real Slim Shady." It was a controversial finding. Today the Bureau rescinds this finding. In a matter of this importance, I believe the Commissioners themselves, rather than the Bureau, should be making the decision about whether to reverse the initial finding. Issues of indecency on the people's airwaves are important to millions of Americans; they are important to me. I believe they merit, indeed compel, Commissioner-level action. - FCC -