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Powell has been almost entirely a friend of business. He had little choice but to respond to the massive political pressure about enforcing broadcast standards. I doubt that'll change with his replacement. (The Private Ryan fiasco was no more than an organized rebellion to drum up public support against enforcement.)
More important to me is their stance on competition: opening up opportunities or cementing media and telecom into expensive and boring duopolies. The timing of Powell's actions on infrastructure & competition development will be an expensive legacy for all of us. (in the U.S.)
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