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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).
	January 5, 1998
	STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN KENNARD ON PROPOSED SBC/SNET MERGER
	On the proposed merger of SBC Communications and Southern New England Telephone Company FCC Chairman William E. Kennard said, "The Federal Communications Commission will examine the proposed transaction to ensure that it is consistent with the public interest." - FCC -