NEWS 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). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: October 31, 2011 Email: Brigid.Calamis@fcc.gov STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL ON THE NOMINATIONS OF JESSICA ROSENWORCEL AND AJIT PAI I welcome President Obama’s nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai to serve as commissioners at the FCC and look forward to returning to a five member Commission. I had the pleasure of working with Jessica when she served in the Office of Commissioner Mike Copps and recently while at the Senate Commerce Committee. She is a tireless public servant who, if confirmed, will bring a unique perspective to our discussions at the FCC. Ajit, if confirmed, will bring a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors as well as a solid understanding of the issues that come before the Commission. American consumers will be well served by his strong background. I wish both Jessica and Ajit well in the confirmation process.