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FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has faced criticism from lawmakers and fellow commissioners who have felt that he is abusing his power and failing to handle proposed cable TV and media ownership regulations in a fair and open matter. Now, two key House lawmakers are investigating Martin’s actions.
Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, has called Martin and the four other FCC commissioners to an oversight hearing tomorrow, writes the Los Angeles Times. A Senate committee will hear testimony from the commissioners next week.
“I have received several complaints from the public and professionals within the communications industry about how Chairman Martin is conducting business at the FCC,” Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), who heads the Energy and Commerce subcommittee that will conduct the investigation, is quoted as saying. “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.”
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