Today's Quote

McDowell, who comes to the commission from a post at telecom lobby Comptel (member companies include BellSouth for one), said that he had been in discussions with the White House and the FCC’s general counsel's office about possible conflicts and recusal procedures. McDowell said he would take the appropriate steps when necessary. But he also pointed out that commissioners had come straight from private sector companies without mass recusals and asked that his ability to judge impartially not be prejudged.