Topic 'Re: Though delayed, reform is still needed' in forum '' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21370060 en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:04:04 EDT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:04:04 EDT Re: Though delayed, reform is still needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21373124 said by ThrowDemsOut:

The revolt by the 4 commissioners was more about Martin rushing them before they were ready to vote and not allowing some modifications. I think they wanted to modify it a little and Martin wanted to rush because his tenure at the FCC may be coming to an end.
And Martin released his whining press release attacking the other 4 commissioners. He must be really really pissed, because by attacking those whose vote he needs means he has admitted he has lost. »hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a···37A1.pdf
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Ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21373124 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:33:03 EDT Re: Though delayed, reform is still needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21371489
BTW real reform would be making the archaic subscriber line charge history rather than raising it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21371489 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:18:39 EDT Re: Though delayed, reform is still needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21371296 said by RARPSL:

said by ThrowDemsOut:

Four Commissioners provided the Chairman bi-partisan, constructive and substantive suggestions, and stated that notice and comment should be sought on the proposals, with an understanding that we would all be prepared to vote on December 18.
How many of those 4 are "Lame Ducks"? IOW: How many of them will still have their jobs after the new administration takes over (no matter which candidate wins Tuesday) and how many must be reappointed/reconfirmed by the new President. I know Martin's tenure is at risk but what about the others (ie: Do they have set terms or do they serve only at the will of the President?).
They all have set terms, including Martin. He can be deposed as the Chairman, but not as a member of the FCC. I believe 2 of the 5 are on expired terms and are awaiting reconfirmation for a new term or until a replacement is named.

That being said, it is assumed that Martin would resign the FCC if he was replaced as chairman - which is likely.
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Ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21371296 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:45:10 EDT Re: Though delayed, reform is still needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21371119 said by ThrowDemsOut:

Four Commissioners provided the Chairman bi-partisan, constructive and substantive suggestions, and stated that notice and comment should be sought on the proposals, with an understanding that we would all be prepared to vote on December 18.How many of those 4 are "Lame Ducks"? IOW: How many of them will still have their jobs after the new administration takes over (no matter which candidate wins Tuesday) and how many must be reappointed/reconfirmed by the new President. I know Martin's tenure is at risk but what about the others (ie: Do they have set terms or do they serve only at the will of the President?).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21371119 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:17:59 EDT Though delayed, reform is still needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Though-delayed-reform-is-still-needed-21370060 online.wsj.com/article/SB1225743···news_wsj
The current phone-exchange payment system, which dates back to the breakup of the Bell system in 1984, is widely divergent, with some carriers charging a fraction of a penny per minute for outside calls to their customers and others charging hundreds of times that much for the same service.
The revolt by the 4 commissioners was more about Martin rushing them before they were ready to vote and not allowing some modifications. I think they wanted to modify it a little and Martin wanted to rush because his tenure at the FCC may be coming to an end.

»hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a···33A1.pdf
Four Commissioners provided the Chairman bi-partisan, constructive and substantive suggestions, and stated that notice and comment should be sought on the proposals, with an understanding that we would all be prepared to vote on December 18.
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