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STATEMENT BY FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS 
ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT
JOSH SILVER WILL LEAVE FREE PRESS
“Josh Silver is one of the founding fathers of Free Press and a formative force in its 
growth over recent years. Many of the causes it champions are causes for which I also have 
fought. Due in no small part to the efforts of Josh and the dedicated staff at Free Press, the 
voices of millions of Americans that would otherwise have gone unheard have been heard here at 
the FCC and in the halls of Congress. Whether fighting to preserve the continued openness of 
the Internet or the vibrancy of American media, Josh has made an invaluable contribution to our 
democratic dialogue by elevating issues needing national attention to the national stage. I know 
Josh will bring the same public interest commitment, energy and organizational genius to his 
new challenge, and I join his many friends and admirers in wishing him well in that good cause.”
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