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STATEMENT BY FCC COMMISSIONER MICHAEL J. COPPS 
ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL POWELL
AS THE HEAD OF THE NCTA
“I join my colleagues in congratulating my former colleague and friend, Michael Powell, 
on his appointment as President and CEO of the National Cable and Telecommunications 
Association.  Michael certainly brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this new 
challenge.  I look forward to working with him and seeing him back in the halls of the FCC.”
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