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	January 22, 2001 News Media Contact: Mark Schneider: 202-418-2100
	PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING DESIGNATION OF MICHAEL K. POWELL AS FCC CHAIRMAN
	I congratulate Michael Powell on his designation by President Bush as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. His leadership, intelligence, character, and sense of humor are qualities that will serve him, and the American public, well as he guides the FCC during this dynamic time of progress and change. He has been a great colleague during the past three years and I look forward to working with Chairman Powell as we address the challenging communications issues facing our Nation. - FCC -