"Brian Kelly" wrote in message
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http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/10/13/1/?nc=1


[excerpt from link]

[Powell, an open proponent of BPL, played host to Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Pat Wood III as they toured various sites in Manassas, the site
of a BPL field trial, and explained why BPL may be another broadband option.

The ARRL's motion asserts that Powell "either knew or should have known that
his participation in that presentation is in clear violation of Section
1.1203 of the Commission's Rules." As a result, the League said, the FCC's
consideration of a Report and Order in the proceeding "is irrevocably
tainted." ]

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The technically inept and politically captive Michael K. Powell should never
have been nominated or approved as FCC Chairman. Some slight evidence of
technical comprehension should be required for the position.

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