Clear Channel Opens Washington Office; Senior House Counsel Appointed Chief Lobbyist.

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SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2002

Clear Channel Communications Inc. (NYSE:CCU) announced today that Andrew W. Levin will join the company as senior vice president -- government relations.

Levin will be based in Washington D.C.

Levin, an attorney and CPA, comes to Clear Channel after spending the previous seven years as minority counsel to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he was chief telecommunications advisor to Ranking Member John D. Dingell and counsel to Democratic members of the Committee on all communications policy and technology matters.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lowry Mays expressed his confidence that Levin's expertise will provide Clear Channel with an excellent advocate in Washington.

"Clear Channel is dedicated to working closely with Washington lawmakers to achieve the best policies both for the American public and the industries in which we operate," Mays said. "We are thrilled to have Andy on board, given his in-depth knowledge of our industry and the tremendous respect that he has accrued with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle."

Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee praised Levin's work and wished him well in his new position at Clear Channel.

"Andy has proved to be a consistent advocate of balanced legislation that benefits not only consumers but technological growth. His counsel will be greatly missed," said House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member John D. Dingell (D-MI). "I am confident Clear Channel will benefit from Andy's ability, experience and good judgment."

"Andy is one of the rising young stars of the telecommunications industry," added House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin (R-LA). "Clearly, he has a unique understanding of both telecom policy and law. Over the years, he has been a good friend and a tremendous asset to our committee. I will miss his advice and counsel."

Levin has nearly 20 years experience with telecommunications issues. During his time on Capitol Hill, Levin was a key House negotiator on many significant pieces of legislation, including the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the most significant rewrite of the nation's communications laws in more than 60 years.

In 2001, Levin was a leading candidate to fill the open Democratic slot on the Federal Communications Commission. Supporters applauded Levin's objectivity and thorough knowledge of the telecommunications industry. He enjoyed bipartisan support for the nomination, with endorsements from House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt (D-MO), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin (R-LA) and Ranking Member John D. Dingell (D-MI), as well as Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS).

"I believe the single most important thing about a company is the integrity with which it conducts business both in Washington and around the world," Levin said. "It will be a pleasure to represent a company like Clear Channel that not only shares this view, but is absolutely committed to it in practice."

Levin, 40, received a J.D. from The George Mason University School of Law, and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from The George Washington University.

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