Senate FCC Oversight Hearing

dori · **Posted:** Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:59 am

Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Cmte. FCC Oversight Hearing

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee holds a Federal Communications Commission Oversight Hearing. At this hearing, the Committee Members hear from the five Federal Communications Commission commissioners on current proceedings involving media and telecommunications policy. Witnesses include: FCC Chairman Kevin Martin; FCC Commissioners Michael Copps, Jonathan Adelstein and Robert McDowell; and Deborah Taylor Tate, FCC commissioner and chairman of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service.
12/13/2007: WASHINGTON, DC: 2 hr. 51 min.

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***Catch this if you possibly can.***

Kevin Martin is a true Bushie, but he got pummeled by the Senate committee members. I caught it on C-Span, it was a joy to watch--but I fear Martin will still do whatever he darn well wants to do.

Such is life in Bush country.

Channel Zero · **Posted:** Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:54 pm

Wonder how this democratic lead committee will lean.

You mean this hearing?

Quote:

On Tuesday, the Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill that would delay the adoption of Martin's proposal for at least six months until the agency completes studies on localism and minority ownership.

Martin faced questions about his management, including recent unexplained delays in commission meetings, accusations that he has "cherry picked" data to support his position on an issue, his failure to keep fellow commissioners apprised of upcoming proposals and a lack of transparency in the way the FCC operates.

Big media buyout and the loss of local control of the TV and radio airwaves would be a shame.

dori · **Posted:** Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:23 am

Yup, CZ.

That hearing was unbelievable! Martin is an obstinate, pig headed rightwinger even worse than Powell was. He is determined to consolidate media even further and continually told the Senators he would NOT change the date from Dec. 18 to do so.

Kerry particularly hammered him, and it did renew some respect for Kerry to have him be so dogged in his questioning. It also renewed my hostility towards the Dems for allowing this administration to continue pillaging this country--for personal gain.

Quote:

On Monday, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell, D-Mich., ordered an investigation of the agency by the subcommittee on oversight and investigations alleging a lack of openness. Dingell on Wednesday said the FCC "appears to be broken."

Quote from CZ's link.

Another piece of government 'broken' by BushCo!

dori · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:59 am

The FCC Voted: Time to Raise Hell

Brace yourself. Today's vote - if Congress doesn't overturn it - means more coverage of Paris Hilton's latest drunken binge and less government and corporate accountability in the U.S. media. If that's cool with you, have another beer and turn the page. If it's not, go to [StopBigMedia.com] and raise holy hell.

Good information at both sites.

Catherine · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:19 am

Thanks, dori...good info and I've signed.

dori · **Posted:** Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:20 am

“Today’s Decision Would Make George Orwell Proud”—FCC Commissioner Michael Copps on the FCC’s Vote to Rewrite the Nation’s Media Ownership Rules

See, hear or read at Democracy Now!

Sure glad Michael Copps is on our side. He is one tenacious guy!

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