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In an open commission meeting members considered wireless telecommunications and media ownership rules. There was a brief disruption by Code Pink.

In a continuation of an open commission meeting, members considered issues including media diversity, broadcast localism, and ownership limits in the cable television industry.

The five commissioners testified about current proceedings involving media and telecommunications policy. Chairman Martin has scheduled a vote on a rule to ease media ownership rules. Two co…

New FCC chairman Kevin Martin testified about his proposal to relax media ownership rules. The other four FCC commissioners and heads of various media groups testified about the plan.

The commission heard testimony on leased channel access, cable regulations, do not call registry, low-power radio service, television license disclosure requirements, and video delivery comp…

Commissioner Kevin Martin spoke about minority ownership of media outlets, the operation of the Federal Communications Commission, and issues before the FCC involving media ownership and reg…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held a hearing where they talked about new rules for cable subscribers' access to traditional broadcast signals and a proposal that would allow ca…

The Federal Communications Commission held a meeting to set the rules governing the auction of public airwaves to be held in January 2008. Commissioners voted to allow the auction to proceed…

FCC commissioners testified at an oversight hearing about federal regulation and the state of the telecommunications industry. Among the topics they addressed were an upcoming 700 MHz auctio…

Kevin Martin delivered the keynote address. Then a discussion on the future of the cable industry was moderated by Char Beales. Future business models including digital telephone, selling ca…

Mr. Martin testified about the proposed fiscal year 2008 budget for the Federal Communications Commission. Among the issues addressed were transition to digital media, consumer access to new…

Commissioners testified about federal communications policy and regulations at an oversight hearing.

Commissioners testified about the state of the telecommunications marketplace, the regulatory role of the Federal Communications Commission, technology trends and innovations affecting the i…

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin talked about the digital television transition, cable compatibility, spectrum, broadband and other issues critical to the consumer ele…