Friday, January 21, 2005

Powell says seeya to FCC

From The New York Times:

F.C.C. Officials Say Chairman Plans to Resign Today
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: January 21, 2005

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael K. Powell plans to step down, an agency official said Friday.

Powell, who maintained a light regulatory hand as the nation's chief media watchdog but collected some of the largest indecency fines against U.S. broadcasters, plans to issue a statement but was not expected to hold a formal news conference, this official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Powell, the son of departing Secretary of State Colin Powell, does not plan to immediately step down, said the official. However, he will leave soon.

-- I say good riddance.

-- Wenatchee, Wash.

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