I understand the headaches telemarketers can cause.  The flood of constant calls, often at inconvenient times, has become a problem for more and more people.  That is why I am thankful the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established the "Do Not Call" registry to help millions of Americans limit these unwanted disturbances. 

Despite some legal challenges, the FTC has been cleared to move forward with implementing this common sense measure.  The registry allows consumers to legally deny telemarketers the right to contact personal numbers, including cellular phones.  It is important to remember the registry will stop most, but not all, telemarketing calls. Political organizations, charities, telephone surveyors or companies with which you have an existing business relationship are exempt from the new rule.  But you may ask an exempted organization not to call you again, a request they must honor.  For more information, visit the Do Not Call website at www.donotcall.gov.

Millions of Americans are tired of receiving unwelcome solicitations and it is time to limit these disturbances.  I will work to make sure the FTC and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continue to have the resources they need to maintain and enforce the Do Not Call registry.