Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) announced today that they  will investigate the Federal Communications Commission, accusing its chairman of "possible abuse of power" and a failure to operate fairly and openly in handling proposed cable TV and media ownership regulations.

Let's see, FCC Chairman Martin announces public hearings only a few days before they are to happen, he withholds information from his colleagues until the last minute, he gives very little time for public comment on proposals, and systematically gives information to industry lobbyists before the public has access to it.

Thank you Dingell and Stupak for stepping in on this. The FCC could function in the public interest. In fact, it's supposed to. But it appears there needs to be oversight from Congress to make that happen.