Is FCC's Martin on the Senate Agenda?

IS FCC'S MARTIN ON THE SENATE AGENDA?
[SOURCE: TVNewsday 9/1, AUTHOR: Kim McAvoy]
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's term expired June 30. President Bush duly re-nominated Martin for another five-year term last April, but before he can be officially reappointed, he must win Senate approval. That, in all likelihood, means a confirmation hearing before the Commerce Committee this month. The word from the Hill is that the committee is trying to schedule a hearing before the Senate’s targeted adjournment on Oct. 6. Failing that, it could hold a hearing during a possible lame-duck session after the elections. Even if the Senators failed to squeeze Chairman Martin onto the calendar this year, he may serve until the end of 2007. But if the November elections go badly for the Republicans and the Democrats take charge of the Senate, Chairman Martin may have a much rougher time at his confirmation hearing. Some Democrats are openly hostile to his policies, particularly his drive to loosen media ownership restrictions. Chairman Martin has remained fairly silent on that issue and may keep it on the back burner until after the election.
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