Broadcasting & Cable, June 28, 2007
By John Eggerton

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin will not be attending the localism hearing in Portland, Me., June 28, according to a source with knowledge of the chairman's plans.

Democratic FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, who has been one of the strongest advocates for FCC field hearings on ownership and localism issues, will chair the meeting in Martin's absence.

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