FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's 2nd Term

FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN'S 2ND TERM
[SOURCE: Benton Foundation]
On November 16, 2006, the US Senate confirmed Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin for a second term as commissioner and chairman. The new term is to end in 2011. Since June 1, 2006, Chairman Martin has been working with a full, five-member Commission. He’s stated that he proud of his balanced approach to policy -- eliminating economic regulations while protecting consumers and preserving broader social goals -- in a bi-partisan, collegial manner. As Martin approaches a second term as FCC Chairman, what will be his policy approach on key issues like encouraging broadband penetration, Network Neutrality, and media ownership? This article looks at what Chairman Martin has told Congress and the public about his priorities at the Commission.
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