Benton is appointed to the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the Commission regarding consumer issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission and facilitates the participation of all consumers in proceedings before the Commission (serves until 2017).
With funding from Ford Foundation, Benton publishes Jim Kohlenberger's Citizen's Guide to the Public Service Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasters.
Michael Smith joins Benton Board of Directors as Treasurer.
National Highlights:
Kevin Martin is appointed FCC Chairman (serves until 2009).