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	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2000 News Media contact: Joy Howell (202) 418-0503
	STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM KENNARD ON USA NETWORKS, INC.'S CREATION OF KAITZ FOUNDATION BROADCASTING AND NEW MEDIA PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN AND MINORITIES
	I commend USA Networks, Inc., for initiating and creating new diversity initiatives at the Kaitz Foundation. These initiatives will help shatter the glass ceiling of opportunity for minorities and women in the broadcasting and new media industries. These new initiatives of the Kaitz Foundation will not only provide direct benefits to women and minorities; they will also spur further support from other foundations and industries that share my goal of expanding opportunities for all Americans. - FCC -