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SLATER [ ] (5) W. THOMAS STEPHENS [ ] 2. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REQUESTING WE SEEK ADVANCE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN 3. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REQUESTING WE EXCLUDE NON-RECURRING ACCOUNTING RULE INCOME FOR CERTAIN PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [Submit] [Clear Ballot] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qwest Communications International Inc. Annual Meeting Meeting Date: 06/04/2002 [QWEST LOGO] Record Date: 04/07/2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Control Number: SUMMARY OF YOUR CHOICES 1. Election of Directors (1) Linda G. Alvarado (2) Craig R. Barrett (3) Cannon Y. Harvey (4) Craig D. Slater (5) W. 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