FCC's McDowell is Kevin Martin's Loyal Opponent

A Q&A with Republican Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Robert McDowell. He concedes he has differed from FCC Chairman Kevin Martin on a number of issues lately, but his divergent points of view on some issues don't indicate a larger rift between the two. The independent-minded commissioner cautions against a heavy regulatory hand on the Internet, and takes issue with new broadcast localism proposals that have broadcasters worried. He believes the FCC already has the authority to keep the Internet open, and says broadcasters are already programming to their communities and don't need the government to exhume old rules. Commissioner McDowell, who says he thinks DTV transition is on track for a smooth switchover, talks about the analog shut-off and other issues including Network Neutrality.
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