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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 January 22, 2001 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: David Fiske, 202-418-0513
	STATEMENT OF MICHAEL K. POWELL ON DESIGNATION AS CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
	I am deeply honored and privileged to have received President Bush's designation to be Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission. I look forward to working with the new administration, Congress, my fellow Commissioners and the very talented FCC staff on the important and challenging communications issues facing our nation. - FCC -