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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: April 9, 2001 News Media Contact: Mark Schneider, 202-418-2100
	PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER NOMINATIONS
	I congratulate Kathleen Abernathy, Michael Copps and Kevin Martin for their selection by President Bush to be members of the Federal Communications Commission. I am confident that these fine individuals will serve the American people well. - FCC -