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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).
	November 10, 1997
	CHAIRMAN KENNARD ISSUES RESPONSE TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF MCI-WORLDCOM MERGER
	In response to the announcement of the MCI-WorldCom merger, FCC Chairman William E. Kennard has issued the following statement: "We will carefully review this transaction to ensure that it will benefit American consumers." - FCC -