NEWS News media Information 202 / 418-0500Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202/418-2555Internet: http://www.fcc.govftp.fcc.gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 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 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT June 25, 2009 Brigid Calamis 202-418-2200 COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL CONGRATULATES JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON HIS CONFIRMATION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FCC The following statement can be attributed to Commissioner Robert M. McDowell: “I congratulate Julius Genachowski on his confirmation by the Senate to be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. As many have noted, the agency stands to benefit from Julius’ strong background in both the public and private sectors. I look forward to working with him and his team as we move forward on the many matters facing American consumers and the Commission.” # # #