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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 March 4, 2002 Contact: David Fiske (202) 418-0513
	STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ON U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION TO TAKE UP NEXTWAVE CASE
	I am gratified that the Supreme Court has decided to review the D.C. Circuit's decision in the NextWave case. This will allow the Court to clarify the relationship between public spectrum auctions and the U.S. bankruptcy laws. - FCC -