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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).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT
May 1, 2013   Brigid Calamis 202-418-2200
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT M. McDOWELL
ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT MIGNON L. CLYBURN
WILL SERVE AS ACTING CHAIRMAN
The following statement can be attributed to Commissioner Robert M. McDowell:
“I congratulate my distinguished colleague, Mignon Clyburn, on being designated Acting Chair 
of the FCC by President Obama. As her friend, I am delighted that Mignon has written a page in 
American history as the first woman to serve at the helm of the Commission. While we do not 
always agree on policy, I have consistently found Mignon to be thoughtful, highly perceptive, 
energetic and respectful of opposing viewpoints. I have been honored to work with her over our 
nearly four years of service together. She is a consummate public servant who strives to make 
the American communications marketplace better for consumers. I wish her every success in her 
new role.”
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