McDowell Is Official

Former telecom executive Robert McDowell was sworn in to the FCC Thursday by Chairman Kevin Martin. His term runs until June 30, 2009.
McDowell stated, “There are many challenging issues facing the commission, and I am eager to begin working on them with my fellow commissioners, with Congress, and with the American people. I am confident that our efforts will help bring the most advanced and efficient communications systems in the world to all American consumers.”
Immediately prior to joining the FCC, Commissioner McDowell was senior vice president and assistant general counsel for Comptel, an association representing telecommunications service providers.