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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

"There's a Mercedes divide": former FCC chief now top cable lobbyist

via Ars Technica by matthew.lasar@arstechnica.com (Matthew Lasar) on 3/16/11

The revolving door that is Washington, DC swiveled rather loudly yesterday with the announcement that former Federal Communications Commission Chair Michael K. Powell will soon head the National Cable and Telecommunications Association. Powell ran the FCC from 2001 through 2005.

"Michael's exemplary record of leadership, deep commitment to public service, and vast insight into public policy make him an ideal fit to lead our industry in Washington, DC," declared NCTA Board Chair Patrick J. Esser, "as we address the regulatory challenges that lie ahead and continue to help policy makers understand cable's commitment to jobs, investment, and innovation."

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