Congress needs a full review of what happened with FCC spectrum bids

[Commentary] Something stinks about the recent Federal Communications Commission auction to build wireless networks for the nation's emergency responders. The short version appears to be that a nonprofit group, the Public Safety Spectrum Trust, hired by the nation's 55,000 public safety agencies, was trying to shake down the companies that won the federal airwaves auction. The shake down money was allegedly headed for the fire and police agencies. FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin has said the commission could vote within days to rebid the public safety airwaves. Chairman Martin also wants his inspector general to investigate the allegations. But that shouldn't stop Congress from calling for a full review to find out what really was behind the low-ball bids from the as-yet-announced winners.
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