NEWS
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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).
	For immediate release: September 8, 1999 News Media Contacts: Linda Paris at (202) 418-7121 Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511
	STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN WILLIAM E. KENNARD ON PROPOSED VIACOM-CBS MERGER
	This merger is not yet before the FCC. Once it is, the essential question will be: How will this merger accelerate delivery of digital age services to all consumers? - FCC -