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Michael Powell to Leave FCC

Posted by michael on from the tenure-malfunction dept.

Anonymous Slashdotter writes "Michael Powell, chairman of the FCC, will be stepping down from his post soon. 'Powell, who maintained a light regulatory hand as the nation's chief media watchdog but collected some of the largest indecency fines against U.S. broadcasters, planned to issue a statement Friday but was not expected to hold a formal news conference, these officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.'"

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  1. No Conference? by ackthpt · · Score: 5, Funny
    but was not expected to hold a formal news conference,

    Strategically eliminating the chance for a wardrobe malfunction?

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  2. Will they censor him? by The_Rippa · · Score: 4, Funny

    Just curious, since assholes aren't allowed to be shown on network tv, when they air the press conference will he be pixelated or completely covered with a black dot?

  3. Re:unfortunately .. by JWW · · Score: 4, Funny

    I don't mind if they put someone religous in his place.....

    As long as that person also realizes that the copy bit is the devil's work!

  4. Re:Praise Bob by nebaz · · Score: 5, Funny

    I hope they replace him with Howard Stern.

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