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From: W3KD@aol.com

To: arrl-odv

Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 5:48 AM

Subject: [ARRL-ODV:9154] Re: Wishful Dreaming?

In a message dated 7/24/2003 7:46:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, w7oz@comcast.net writes:

I read in the Oregonian newspaper today that if Powell's FCC bill (up to 45%
ownership) is voted down in Congress, he (Powell) will resign.
73/Greg  W7OZ

He has been looking around anyway, but the House, 400 to 20 or so, voted to reduce the cap to 35% Wednesday, so it isn't looking good for a long tenure for Mike Powell. The Post today said that he has been uniquely incompetent in coalition building and other handy political tools.

chris