On the road again—and again

By Morgan Jindrich

FCC officials rack up $2.8 million travel tab with industries they regulate

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… missioners that the matter had not been properly vetted in public hearings.Kathleen Abernathy, a commissioner since June 2001, took 14 trips costing $16,185. Michael Co …"

"… the tab on many of the industry-sponsored trips.For example, Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy traveled to France last November to attend a conference sponsored by IDATE …"

Captive audience

By John Dunbar

A few big media firms dominate 4 of 5 FCC commissioners' hometownsA few big media firms dominate 4 of 5 FCC commissioners' hometowns

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… , home of the Kentucky Derby and birthplace of Republican FCC Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy.The Louisville Courier-Journal is a Pulitzer-prize-winning newspaper …"

FCC votes 3-2 to loosen media rules

Votes were filed along party lines

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… ons.Voting in favor were commission chairman Michael Powell, commissioners Kathleen Abernathy and Kevin Martin. Opposed were commissioners Michael Copps and Jonathan Ad …"

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The FCC's rapidly revolving door

By John Dunbar

SBC senior veep a glaring example

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… rvice and private industry.Before being named an FCC commissioner in 2001, Kathleen Abernathy was vice president of public policy at BroadBand Office Communications, In …"

FCC managers still flying free

FCC officials accepted nearly $2.8 million in travel and entertainment expenses over the past eight years

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… the previous year when 27 FCC workers, including Powell and commissioners Kathleen Abernathy and Jonathan Adelstein, attended. Total cost to the association was $45,73 …"

Bells vs. AT&T

By Daniel Lathrop

Telephone companies spend hundreds of millions to influence policy

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… contract lobbyists on the industry's behalf.For example, FCC Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy, who once worked for Baby Bell U S West, Inc. (since acquired by Qwest), i …"

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From government service to private practice

By Daniel Lathrop

Writers of telecom law move to K Street

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… later returning to government. Most notable among them is FCC Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy. Abernathy was appointed by President George W. Bush after executive jobs …"

The cost of indecency

By John Dunbar

Big settlements lead to tamer airwaves

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Abernathy":

"… f former Chairman Michael Powell and the pending departure of Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy. But Martin, a close ally of the Bush White House, is expected to be tough …"