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12-04-2007, 09:10 AM
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Under fire for inappropriate agency leaks (http://thegng.org/shownews/88084) and a war on the cable industry (http://thegng.org/shownews/89456) nobody can figure out, FCC boss Kevin Martin is now the focus of a Congressional investigation (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976951.html?categoryid=22&cs=1). At the heart of the inquiry is whether Martin is abusing his authority and whether his leadership has resulted in "a breakdown in proper procedure at the FCC." From a letter sent to Martin by Rep. Bart Stupak:"I have received several complaints from the public and professionals within the communications industry about how chairman Martin is conducting business at the FCC," Stupak said in a statement. "It is one thing to be an aggressive leader, but many of the allegations indicate possible abuse of power and an attempt to intentionally keep fellow commissioners in the dark."
Martin last week tried to rush the agency to a vote on enacting new regulations on the cable industry without giving fellow commissioners time to adequately study the data. Cable lobbyists are working hard to get Martin's wrist slapped, while consumer advocates are eager to derail Martin's quest for fewer media consolidation restrictions.
read comment(s) (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Congress-To-Investigate-FCC-Boss-89939)
Under fire for inappropriate agency leaks (http://thegng.org/shownews/88084) and a war on the cable industry (http://thegng.org/shownews/89456) nobody can figure out, FCC boss Kevin Martin is now the focus of a Congressional investigation (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976951.html?categoryid=22&cs=1). At the heart of the inquiry is whether Martin is abusing his authority and whether his leadership has resulted in "a breakdown in proper procedure at the FCC." From a letter sent to Martin by Rep. Bart Stupak:"I have received several complaints from the public and professionals within the communications industry about how chairman Martin is conducting business at the FCC," Stupak said in a statement. "It is one thing to be an aggressive leader, but many of the allegations indicate possible abuse of power and an attempt to intentionally keep fellow commissioners in the dark."
Martin last week tried to rush the agency to a vote on enacting new regulations on the cable industry without giving fellow commissioners time to adequately study the data. Cable lobbyists are working hard to get Martin's wrist slapped, while consumer advocates are eager to derail Martin's quest for fewer media consolidation restrictions.
read comment(s) (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Congress-To-Investigate-FCC-Boss-89939)