For Immediate Release				Press Contact Bryan Tramont
January 23, 2001					202-418-2000



FURCHTGOTT-ROTH PRAISES POWELL SELECTION


Congratulations to my colleague and friend Commissioner Michael Powell on his 
selection as FCC Chairman.  President Bush has made an excellent choice.  
Commissioner Powell is a proven leader in the communications industry and will bring 
his sharp intellect and substantial energy to the Chairmanship.  I look forward to 
continuing our work together in the new administration.     


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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).