White House Taps Martin as FCC Chair

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WASHINGTON, D.C. The White House today appointed Kevin Martin chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

Martin, 38, has been a member of the FCC since 2001. He has carved a separate niche from outgoing chairman and fellow Republican Michael Powell. He has voted against Powell on several key telecommunications issues.

Recently, Martin cast the sole vote among the five FCC commissioners in favor of granting broadcasters the right to have multiple digital channels carried on cable systems.



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