12/19/06 Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) sent a joint letter to Chairman Martin and the Commissioners expressing their concerns over the proposed draft order in the franchising proceeding. Click here to read their letter.

12/19/06 Congressman Dingell (D-MI) (Incoming Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee) has sent a letter to Chairman Martin specifically indicating that the Commission should not overstep its authority and asking for specific explanation, including statutory citation for the actions the Commission is reported to be considering at the Dec. 20 meeting. Click here to read Rep. Dingell's letter.

12/19/06 Congressman Mike Doyle (D-PA) has sent a letter to Chairman Martin and the other Commissioners asking that they delay taking any action on the proposed draft order in the franchising proceeding until it has been subjected to adequate Congressional and public scrutiny. Click here to read Rep. Doyle's letter.