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January 11, 2013 Justin Cole, 202-418-8191
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STATEMENT FROM FCC CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI ON SENATOR 
ROCKEFELLER RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Washington, D.C. – The following statement is attributable to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski:
“During his 30 years in the Senate, Chairman Rockefeller has been a strong leader for the people of West 
Virginia and all consumers, ensuring that schoolchildren everywhere have access to the Internet through 
the E-Rate program and establishing the nationwide public safety communications network called for by 
the 9/11 Commission. Chairman Rockefeller’s fierce advocacy for consumers and unwavering 
commitment to advancing the public interest have improved the lives of countless Americans. I look 
forward to continuing to work with him as he completes his term.”
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