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New FCC Chairman can 'Hit the Ground Running,' Says Verizon Executive Tom TaukeWASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House today announced that President Bush's choice to lead the Federal Communications Commission is Commissioner Kevin J. Martin. Martin, who has served at the agency since 2001, will replace Michael K. Powell, who has chosen to leave the agency. The following statement about Martin's nomination to be FCC chairman should be attributed to Tom Tauke, Verizon executive vice president for public affairs, policy and communications. Verizon CONTACT: David Fish of Verizon, +1-202-515-2514, [email protected] Web site: http://www.verizon.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/618232.html |