JOHN A. YARMUTH
MEMBER OF CONGRESS
3RD DISTRICT, KENTUCKY
COMMITIEE ON THE BUDGET
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
AND GOVERNMENT REFORM
Cltongress of t4e lltniteb &tates
:HnuSt of iltprtstntatiutll
lIIas4ington.N aUSlS-17U3
435 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
!2021225-5401
FAX (202)226-6776
ROMANO MA..ZZOLI FEDERAL BUILDING
600 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE, SUITE 216
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
(502) 582-5129
FA,)(150215B2~6897
SOUTHWEST GOVERNMENT CENTER
7219 DIXIE HIGHWAY
LOUISVilLE, KY 40268
(502) 933-1i863
FAX 16021935-6934
September 12, 20II
The Honorable Julius Genachowski
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
445 12
th
Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
Dear Chairman Genachowski:
In light of recent developments regarding the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile
USA, I am writing to encourage the Commission to wait to complete its own review process
until the U.S. District Court makes a ruling.
While I do not believe it is the appropriate role of a Member of Congress to encourage the
approval or disapproval of a particular merger, I believe it is in the interest of our economy to
allow the Department of Justice and AT&T time to reach a possible settlement that balances the
concerns about competition in the wireless market with the potential benefits ofjob creation and
capital investment. It is my understanding that both parties, as well as the U.S. District judge, are
seeking to resolve the matter expeditiously, which is why I believe the Commission can properly
delay any decision it may issue until the judicial process has concluded.
This issue is critical to the future of the U.S. economy, and I would appreciate your attention to
this request. Thank you.
Sincerely,
C¥
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER