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Committee on Energy and Commerce Democrats
Congressman John D. Dingell, Ranking Member

Dingell Comments on Feder Response

"I find the General Counsel's response inadequate in convincing the American people that Commissioner McDowell’s participation is necessary, proper or wise," said Rep. John D. Dingell, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. "The General Counsel has not provided a thoughtful and appropriate explanation for departing from the advice of the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, which could lead reasonable people to question the integrity of the agency's decision in this very important matter."

See the response from Samuel Feder, FCC General Counsel, to the December 5, 2006, Dingell-Markey letter.

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