Michael Powell (lobbyist)
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Michael Kevin Powell (born March 23, 1963) is an American attorney and lobbyist who served as the 24th chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 2001 to 2005.[2] Since leaving office, Powell has since worked as the president of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), a broadband industry trade association.[3]
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Michael Powell | |
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24th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
In office January 22, 2001 – January 21, 2005 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | William Kennard |
Succeeded by | Kevin Martin |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Kevin Powell (1963-03-23) March 23, 1963 (age 61) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Jane Knott (m. 1988) |
Children | 2 |
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Relatives | Linda Powell (sister) |
Education | College of William & Mary (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Salary | $4,645,202.00 (2015)[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1985–1988 |
Unit | 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment |
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Powell was appointed to the FCC by President Bill Clinton on November 3, 1997, and was chosen by President George W. Bush to serve as chairman of the commission on January 22, 2001. Powell is the son of former Secretary of State Colin Powell and his wife Alma Powell.