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	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 1999 MEDIA CONTACT: David Fiske at (202) 418-0500
	Statement of FCC Chairman William E. Kennard on White House Intention to Nominate Susan Ness for a Second Term as a FCC Commissioner
	I am delighted that President Clinton has announced his intention to nominate Susan Ness to another term at the FCC. She has been a terrific colleague and an invaluable asset to me. I look forward to working with her to continue the important work of the agency. - FCC -