A penchant for secrecy

By John Dunbar

Why the FCC so determined to keep key data from the public

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Copps":

"… her the rules should be revised before a comment deadline.FCC Commissioner Michael Copps at the time released a statement, criticizing the commission's handling of …"

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 "Michael Copps":

"… Abernathy, a commissioner since June 2001, took 14 trips costing $16,185. Michael Copps, a commissioner since June 2001, took 14 trips costing $15,410. Kevin Mart …"

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 "Michael Copps":

"… f the looser caps by centralizing operations.According to FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, there are 34 percent fewer radio station owners than before 1996. "If you …"

"… th and west of Charlotte is Milwaukee, hometown of Democratic Commissioner Michael Copps, who served for more than 12 years as chief of staff of U.S. Sen. Ernest " …"

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Behind closed doors

Top broadcasters met 71 times with FCC officials

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Copps":

"… nges, Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein pointed out that he and Commissioner Michael Copps had held more than a dozen informal hearings all across the country on the …"

FCC votes 3-2 to loosen media rules

Votes were filed along party lines

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Copps":

"… missioners Kathleen Abernathy and Kevin Martin. Opposed were commissioners Michael Copps and Jonathan Adelstein. For a copy of the statements of each of the commis …"

FCC managers still flying free

FCC officials accepted nearly $2.8 million in travel and entertainment expenses over the past eight years
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Sinclair flap proves exception to the rule

By Robert Morlino

Broadcasters split the ticket when it comes to contributions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Copps":

"… elf in particular."This is an abuse of the public trust," FCC Commissioner Michael Copps said of the Sinclair flap in a prepared statement. "And it is proof positi …"

Center spearheads efforts to disclose broadband data

By Drew Clark

Telco deployment by ZIP Code at issue in legislation

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Copps":

"… tify where the problems lie and how best to craft solutions," Commissioner Michael Copps, a Democrat, told Markey's subcommittee."We can start by improving our dat …"

Ready, fire aim? Public broadband grants wait for no plan

By John Dunbar

The government's $7.2 billion broadband spending plan goes ahead spending minus the plan

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Copps":

"… P codes where providers had at least one customer. Democratic Commissioner Michael Copps described the zip code data as “stunningly meaningless.”Responding to …"

As FCC Chair Martin resigns, he leaves controversial legacy

By John Dunbar

Consumer-friendly policies, but a prickly personal style

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michael Copps":

"… ed by his two Republican colleagues in a 3-2 vote. Democratic commissioner Michael Copps said it was a decision that would "make George Orwell proud."Not long afte …"