Rep Rush on the lookout for Kevin Martin

Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin did not do enough to enhance minority access to the Internet during his tenure leading the agency, Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) charged in a speech last week.

Rep Rush said the Republican chairman promised to make progress on minority issues but ultimately failed to deliver. "I talked to Kevin publicly and privately on numerous occasions, and I kept pressing him about what the Bush Administration would do to enhance minority participation in the development of broadband," Rep Rush said. "And you know what he kept telling me? He'd say, 'Bobby, I promise I'm going to include your concerns as part of my agenda.'" Rep Rush charged that minorities nevertheless did not increase their access to broadcasting licenses during Martin's tenure.

He also communicated that he's not letting Martin off the hook.