http://drudgereport.com/flash3.htm?powell

FCC POWELL SETS STAGE FOR EXIT IN INTERVIEW: 'I HAVE A TIRED FAMILY,
TIRED CHILDREN AND A TIRED SPOUSE'
Sun Sep 21 2003 17:25:30 ET

**Exclusive Sneak Preview**

Michael K. Powell, the embattled chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission, appears to be setting the stage for an exit
with a candid interview pipelined for Monday runs of the NEW YORK
TIMES.

Newsroom sources tell DRUDGE that Powell has gone on-the-record with
NYT's Steve Labaton for a wide-ranging explanation of current affairs.

"I have a tired family, tired children and a tired spouse. Candidly, I
once said I would be in this job for three years and then leave,"
Powell explains. "That was three years ago."

"I've been called every name in the book by every opponent in the
book," he adds. "That's classic Washington. If you can't get past
jingoism, you attack the person. I wish the press would focus on more
than who's rebuked and who's rebuking and look at what the best
alternatives are for the public in terms of policy."

Labaton was said to be finalizing the text Sunday evening, for a
Business section lead, sources tell DRUDGE.

Developing...

"Rob Kemp" wrote in message
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http://drudgereport.com/flash3.htm?powell

FCC POWELL SETS STAGE FOR EXIT IN INTERVIEW: 'I HAVE A TIRED FAMILY,
TIRED CHILDREN AND A TIRED SPOUSE'
Sun Sep 21 2003 17:25:30 ET

**Exclusive Sneak Preview**

Michael K. Powell, the embattled chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission, appears to be setting the stage for an exit
with a candid interview pipelined for Monday runs of the NEW YORK
TIMES.

Newsroom sources tell DRUDGE that Powell has gone on-the-record with
NYT's Steve Labaton for a wide-ranging explanation of current affairs.

"I have a tired family, tired children and a tired spouse. Candidly, I
once said I would be in this job for three years and then leave,"
Powell explains. "That was three years ago."

"I've been called every name in the book by every opponent in the
book," he adds. "That's classic Washington. If you can't get past
jingoism, you attack the person. I wish the press would focus on more
than who's rebuked and who's rebuking and look at what the best
alternatives are for the public in terms of policy."

Labaton was said to be finalizing the text Sunday evening, for a
Business section lead, sources tell DRUDGE.

Developing...

Wouldn't it be great if the next political appointee actually had some idea
of RF communications technology ?

Dan/W4NTI

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"Rob Kemp" wrote in message
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http://drudgereport.com/flash3.htm?powell

FCC POWELL SETS STAGE FOR EXIT IN INTERVIEW: 'I HAVE A TIRED FAMILY,
TIRED CHILDREN AND A TIRED SPOUSE'
Sun Sep 21 2003 17:25:30 ET

**Exclusive Sneak Preview**

Michael K. Powell, the embattled chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission, appears to be setting the stage for an exit
with a candid interview pipelined for Monday runs of the NEW YORK
TIMES.

Newsroom sources tell DRUDGE that Powell has gone on-the-record with
NYT's Steve Labaton for a wide-ranging explanation of current affairs.

"I have a tired family, tired children and a tired spouse. Candidly, I
once said I would be in this job for three years and then leave,"
Powell explains. "That was three years ago."

"I've been called every name in the book by every opponent in the
book," he adds. "That's classic Washington. If you can't get past
jingoism, you attack the person. I wish the press would focus on more
than who's rebuked and who's rebuking and look at what the best
alternatives are for the public in terms of policy."

Labaton was said to be finalizing the text Sunday evening, for a
Business section lead, sources tell DRUDGE.

Developing...

Wouldn't it be great if the next political appointee actually had some idea
of RF communications technology ?

Dan/W4NTI

Spark?

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:15:45 GMT, Dan/W4NTI wrote:

Wouldn't it be great if the next political appointee actually had some idea
of RF communications technology ?

About 20 years ago, Dane Ericksen, N6AJY, who became a senior
engineer with one of the big broadcast engineering consultant firms
after working for me at the FCC for 10 years, and who is a long-term
officer with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, submitted a Petition
for Rulemaking requiring that one of the then-seven Commissioners
have a degree in engineering, parallel to the Rule requirement that
an attorney practicing before the Commission must be admitted to
legal practice in one of the States or the District of Columbia.

His petition was flatly turned down without even getting an RM
number.

--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon

"Phil Kane" wrote in message
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On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:15:45 GMT, Dan/W4NTI wrote:

Wouldn't it be great if the next political appointee actually had some
idea
of RF communications technology ?

About 20 years ago, Dane Ericksen, N6AJY, who became a senior
engineer with one of the big broadcast engineering consultant firms
after working for me at the FCC for 10 years, and who is a long-term
officer with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, submitted a Petition
for Rulemaking requiring that one of the then-seven Commissioners
have a degree in engineering, parallel to the Rule requirement that
an attorney practicing before the Commission must be admitted to
legal practice in one of the States or the District of Columbia.

His petition was flatly turned down without even getting an RM
number.

--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon



Says it all right there eye boys and girls?

Thanks for you input Phil.

Now maybe some folks will have a clue as to why the FCC has no clue.

Dan/W4NTI

Michael Powell's administration has made about as much sense as the
decision on the 2000 Florida balloting.

I attended a presentation by Chairman Powell in January, where he was
talking about band changes and the need to "share spectrum." I think
there are some things he does not understand.

Plus - - I see the ARRL becoming less and less effective on issues
like this.

Powell was brought to us by those who voted for either Bush or Ralph
Nader. (A vote for Nader was effectively a vote for Bush - - a
trick and a backfire that was not an effective way for voters to
protest.)


Rob Kemp wrote:

http://drudgereport.com/flash3.htm?powell

FCC POWELL SETS STAGE FOR EXIT IN INTERVIEW: 'I HAVE A TIRED FAMILY,
TIRED CHILDREN AND A TIRED SPOUSE'
Sun Sep 21 2003 17:25:30 ET


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Regards, TOM BLACKWELL, PO Box 25403, Dallas, Texas 75225
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/tom.blackwell/

Don't try and spin the incompetence of appointed officials and blame Bush.
I understand your a braindead democrat and as such is unable to logically
look at a situation, without a nodd from queen Hillary that is. So I will
not dwell on that.

As for a 'official of the FCC'. They have been going downhill for over 20
years. None of them have a clue as to what the hell ham radio is, or is
supposed to be. Seeing how they support BPL is proof enough of their
incompetence. Maybe they should consider hiring a electronical enkineer to
help them out. Or get some free advice from a CB freebander. Anything is
better than what they have now....zero.

Dan/W4NTI

"TOM BLACKWELL" wrote in message
...
Michael Powell's administration has made about as much sense as the
decision on the 2000 Florida balloting.

I attended a presentation by Chairman Powell in January, where he was
talking about band changes and the need to "share spectrum." I think
there are some things he does not understand.

Plus - - I see the ARRL becoming less and less effective on issues
like this.

Powell was brought to us by those who voted for either Bush or Ralph
Nader. (A vote for Nader was effectively a vote for Bush - - a
trick and a backfire that was not an effective way for voters to
protest.)


Rob Kemp wrote:

http://drudgereport.com/flash3.htm?powell

FCC POWELL SETS STAGE FOR EXIT IN INTERVIEW: 'I HAVE A TIRED FAMILY,
TIRED CHILDREN AND A TIRED SPOUSE'
Sun Sep 21 2003 17:25:30 ET


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Regards, TOM BLACKWELL, PO Box 25403, Dallas, Texas 75225
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/tom.blackwell/

It seems the FCC Commissioners you say you are concerned about are appointed by
the President and confirmed by the Senate. If you don't believe me - - call
your friend Rush Limbaugh.


Dan/W4NTI wrote:

Don't try and spin the incompetence of appointed officials and blame Bush.
I understand your a braindead democrat and as such is unable to logically
look at a situation, without a nodd from queen Hillary that is. So I will
not dwell on that.

As for a 'official of the FCC'. They have been going downhill for over 20
years. None of them have a clue as to what the hell ham radio is, or is
supposed to be. Seeing how they support BPL is proof enough of their
incompetence. Maybe they should consider hiring a electronical enkineer to
help them out. Or get some free advice from a CB freebander. Anything is
better than what they have now....zero.

Dan/W4NTI

"TOM BLACKWELL" wrote in message
...
Michael Powell's administration has made about as much sense as the
decision on the 2000 Florida balloting.

I attended a presentation by Chairman Powell in January, where he was
talking about band changes and the need to "share spectrum." I think
there are some things he does not understand.

Plus - - I see the ARRL becoming less and less effective on issues
like this.

Powell was brought to us by those who voted for either Bush or Ralph
Nader. (A vote for Nader was effectively a vote for Bush - - a
trick and a backfire that was not an effective way for voters to
protest.)


Rob Kemp wrote:

http://drudgereport.com/flash3.htm?powell

FCC POWELL SETS STAGE FOR EXIT IN INTERVIEW: 'I HAVE A TIRED FAMILY,
TIRED CHILDREN AND A TIRED SPOUSE'
Sun Sep 21 2003 17:25:30 ET


--
Regards, TOM BLACKWELL, PO Box 25403, Dallas, Texas 75225
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/tom.blackwell/


--
Regards, TOM BLACKWELL, PO Box 25403, Dallas, Texas 75225
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/tom.blackwell/