Consumer Groups State Their Case vs. Dec. 18 Vote

CONSUMER GROUPS STATE THEIR CASE VS DEC 18 VOTE
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
Free Press, the Consumer Federation of America and Consumers Union filed comments on Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin's media ownership proposal on Tuesday, but they did so arguing that the Commission “should offer a further notice that explains, defines and defends its new rule in a cogent and intellectually consistent manner. Only then can such a rule be expected to win the confidence of the public and stand the tests of time and judicial scrutiny.” The groups complained that "nowhere in the record does any commenter ever request, recommend, or propose anything like what the chairman has offered." They also said the proposal was vague and needed a more formal and detailed presentation, then vetting by the public, before any vote. The chairman has said commenters have had plenty of opportunity to weigh in on the ban and allowing comment at each stage of the process would unduly delay it. ["See you in court."]
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