President George W. Bush signs the Do Not Call Registry in the Roosevelt Room Sept. 29, 2003. Pictured with the President are, from left, Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass.; Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich.; Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy Muris; Rep. Billy Tauzin, R-La. (behind President Bush); Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell; and Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska. White House photo by Eric Draper.

The Federal Communications Commission has joined with the Federal Trade Commission to create a National Do Not Call Registry, a tool that will help ensure that telemarketers respect the privacy of our nation's citizens. This registry will allow people to limit most unwanted telemarketing calls by registering their home or cell phone numbers. Registration can be completed by phone or over the Internet, and it is free of charge. The service also comes at no expense to the taxpayers. After all, it is fully funded by the telemarketing industry.

Citizens interested in finding out more about the Do Not Call Registry and how to register telephone numbers should visit www.donotcall.gov