Martin Renomination Hearing Scheduled

MARTIN RENOMINATION HEARING SCHEDULED
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a renomination hearing for FCC Chairman Kevin Martin. Chairman Martin was renominated April 25 for a term that expired June 30. Martin’s renomination will almost certainly pass the committee, but he could face some tough questions from Democrats on a variety of topics, including the network neutrality issue that was initially triggered by the FCC's decision to change the definition of broadband service and exclude networks from mandatory Internet access requirements. If Martin's nomination is approved, the full Senate would still have to vote it. The nomination will be considered with that of John Kneuer to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Assistant Sec Kneuer was nominated for the post in May.
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