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U.S. Lawmakers To Probe FCC 'Transparency' Concerns

U.S. FCC Commissioner Kevin Martin

A key House lawmaker said Monday he would investigate complaints about the way the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is being run by FCC chairman Kevin Martin.

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell said a commerce subcommittee would look into "an apparent breakdown in an open and transparent regulatory process" at the FCC under Martin.

The chairman of the Energy and Commerce subcommittee on oversight and investigations, Bart Stupak, said he had received complaints about the FCC from the public and from communications industry professionals.

"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," said Stupak, a Democrat from Michigan.

FCC spokesman Clyde Ensslin said: "We will respond to the congressman as we do with all letters from members."

He declined further comment.

posted by Fergie @ 12/03/2007 11:14:00 PM