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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: February 7, 2001 Contact: Deena Shetler (202) 418-2300
	PRESS STATEMENT OF FCC COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI ON THE E-RATE PROGRAM
	The E-rate program ensures that all of America's children have an opportunity to gain the skills and insight necessary to participate in the Information Age. Through targeted discounts, the E-rate program enables our most needy and isolated schools and libraries to bridge the Digital Divide and gain access to the Internet. The E-rate is a great equalizer, and America is a stronger and healthier nation because of this program. I fully support it. #    #     #