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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 19, 1999



STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON SUPREME COURT'S DENIAL OF CERT IN FIFTH CIRCUIT BILL OF ATTAINDER CASE



"This decision confirms the logic of the Telcom Act: that competition breeds competition. The companies should stop litigating and give Americans what they want, choice."

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