Kevin J. Martin confirmed chairman, commissioner of FCC for another term

Kevin J. Martin has received Senate confirmation to serve as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He said, "I am deeply honored to have been confirmed by the Senate for a second term as Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. I thank President Bush and the Congress for the privilege to continue to serve in his Administration and alongside my colleagues on the Commission. I look forward to working with the Administration and Congress, as well as with my fellow Commissioners and the incredibly able staff at the FCC to ensure that all Americans share in the benefits and opportunities offered by the best communications system in the world. I will continue to work to provide a regulatory environment that promotes competition and drives investment and innovation while protecting consumers and promoting public safety."

Martin began serving as FCC Commissioner in April 2001. He was named Chairman by President Bush in March 2005, and re-nominated for a second term as Commissioner and Chairman in April. His term will expire in 2011. There are five FCC Commissioners; each serves a five year term.

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