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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: July 21, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION
(d/b/a VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-8606 23-2259884
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
1095 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 395-2121
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press Release, dated July 21, 2000, issued by Verizon
Communications.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Bell Atlantic Corporation
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(Registrant)
Date: July 21, 2000 /s/ Marianne Drost
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Marianne Drost
Senior Vice President, Deputy General
Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 Press Release, dated July 21, 2000, issued by Verizon
Communications.
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