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Robert M. McDowell | |
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| Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office May 26, 2006 – May 17, 2013 | |
| Nominated by | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Q. Abernathy |
| Succeeded by | Michael O'Rielly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1963 Washington, DC |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer Griffin |
| Relations | Kelly McDowell, brother |
| Children | 3 [1] |
| Parent(s) | Martha Louise Shea McDowell Hobart K. "Bart" McDowell Jr. |
| Residence | Vienna, Virginia |
| Education | Duke University (BA) William & Mary Law School (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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Robert Malcolm McDowell (born June 13, 1963) is a lawyer and lobbyist[3] who served as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission from June 1, 2006, to May 17, 2013. He is currently a partner in the law firm Cooley LLP.[4]
- ^ "Statement of Commissioner Robert M. McDowell". Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. June 16, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 5, 2009. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
- ^ "Robert M. McDowell". WhoRunsGov.com. Washington Post. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
- ^ "Nominee to Give F.C.C. Republican Majority". The New York Times. Associated PRess. February 4, 2006. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ Prominent Communications Regulatory Attorney Joins Cooley message from the web site of the firm.