NEWS
Federal Communications Commission
1919 - M Street N.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 2nd 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).



August 1, 1996


  STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN REED HUNDT REGARDING THE NOMINATION OF
                    REGINA KEENEY TO THE FCC
                                
     I am extremely pleased that President has nominated Gina Keeney to be a Commissioner
of the Federal Communications Commission.

     To my knowledge, Gina is the first career employee at the FCC to be nominated as
Commissioner.  This history-making nomination could not be better timed.  Gina's experience as
Chief of two bureaus, Wireless and Common Carrier, would be invaluable to our deliberations as
Commissioners in furtherance of the extraordinary responsibilities delegated to us under the
Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996.  In addition, as a brilliant and able lawyer who has
served as Republican Counsel to the Senate Commerce Committee and a  lawyer in  private
practice, she has both the experience and acumen to bring new distinction and invaluable wisdom
to the Commission.

     I also believe it is in the best interest of all concerned to have the Commission at full
strength as we continue to pursue our goal of beating and not just meeting our deadlines for
action under the Act.

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