Michael Powell (attorney)
| Michael Powell | |
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| 24th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
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In office January 22, 2001 – January 21, 2005 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | William Kennard |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Martin |
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| Born | March 23, 1963 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Knott |
| Children | Jeffrey Bryan |
| Alma mater |
College of William and Mary Georgetown University |
Michael Kevin Powell (born March 23, 1963) is an American former Republican chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and current president of the trade association the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA). He was appointed to the Federal Communications Commission by President Bill Clinton on November 3, 1997. President George W. Bush designated him chairman of the commission on January 22, 2001. Powell is the son of former Secretary of State Colin Powell and his wife Alma Powell.
Michael Powell was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. He graduated from the College of William and Mary, where he was initiated into Theta Delta Chi, on an ROTC Scholarship. Powell served as an armor officer in the United States Army. He spent the majority of his active service with the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Amberg, Germany, serving as a cavalry platoon leader and troop executive officer. In 1987, Powell was seriously injured during a training mission. He and his unit were traveling in a convoy on the autobahn. Powell was riding in a jeep at the time. Due to heavy rain, the jeep crashed and Powell was ejected from the vehicle. After he hit the pavement, the jeep bounced and crashed down on Powell's midsection.
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