Clinton role never compromised FCC, according to Hundt.(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, July, 2000 by Rathbun, Elizabeth A.

Former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt surprised many Washington insiders with his book's frank admission of the agency's cozy relationship with the Clinton administration during his tenure. But Hundt last week said his efforts to adhere to the White House agenda never damaged the FCC's role as an independent agency.

"Independence should be from Congress as well as from the administration," Hundt said. "An independent agency follows the law, not letters of particular congressmen or a call from the White House. We were very scrupulous when it came to the law. We won virtually all court challenges to our policies, which is how you test that." Hundt said he wrote You Say You Want a Revolution to highlight Vice President Al Gore's role in developing government...

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