FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: News Media Contact: May 3, 2001 Mark Schneider: 202-418-2107 COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS CONGRATULATES CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ON HIS NOMINATION TO A SECOND TERM I congratulate my dear friend and colleague, Michael Powell, on President Bush's announcement of his intent to nominate him to a second term as a member of the Federal Communications Commission. Chairman Powell has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the issues and a strong commitment to prepare this agency for the many challenges ahead. I am delighted at the prospect of his reappointment and wish him all the best. -FCC-