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CEA CONGRATULATES FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN ON HIS SECOND TERM
| Arlington, Virginia | 11/17/2006 |
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement regarding the confirmation of Kevin Martin to a second term as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
"I congratulate Chairman Martin on his confirmation. During his tenure at the Commission, Chairman Martin has consistently supported competition, deregulation and the advancement of new technologies. This philosophy makes him well suited to lead the Commission as it continues to address the regulatory issues of the digital age.
"We look forward to working with Chairman Martin to extend our nation's global leadership in innovation and to bring the myriad benefits of technology to all Americans."
ABOUT CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.