The following statement about Martin's nomination to be FCC chairman should be
attributed to Tom Tauke, Verizon executive vice president for public affairs,
policy and communications.
"Commissioner Martin has an excellent grasp of the issues, knows how to
move the FCC's decision -making processes, and can hit the ground running as
the new chairman. This is a challenging time to lead the FCC, and I certainly believe he
is up to the task.
More than 100 attendees at the King + Spalding forum, held in Atlanta,
Georgia, heard the latest updates on a range of healthcare topics, including
the issue of increasing class action litigation against non-profit hospitals.

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King + Spalding Polls Opinion Leaders During 12th Annual Health Law and Policy
Forum

ATLANTA, Healthcare providers, attorneys and
opinion leaders identified increasing pressures on hospitals from
uncompensated care and high costs as the leading issue of concern within the
healthcare sector, according to a survey conducted on Friday, March 18, 2005
at the 12th annual Health Law and Policy Forum sponsored by King + Spalding,
LLP. "Compliance and cost
issues continue to threaten the integrity of our nation's healthcare system.

About King + Spalding LLP
King + Spalding LLP is an international law firm with more than 800
lawyers in Atlanta, Houston, London, New York and Washington, DC.com .

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New FCC Chairman can 'Hit the Ground Running ' Says Verizon Executive Tom Tauke

He has a record of supporting the administration's
broadband policy, and that is good news for consumers and the communications
sector.
Nearly sixty percent of survey respondents cited the burden of increased
hospital costs as the number one healthcare issue in 2005. Rising
Medicare/Medicaid costs ranked a close second, with 57% of respondents
identifying these programs as a leading issue.

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Martin. Powell, who has chosen to leave the agency.
"Hospitals and health care systems are feeling the squeeze with ever-
increasing pressure from underfunding of government programs, high costs of
technology, regulatory restrictions and uncompensated care," said Glen Reed,
Chair of King + Spalding's Healthcare Practice Group."
The forum survey also revealed healthcare leaders' opinions regarding
other healthcare trends. For additional information ,
visit http://www.kslaw.

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Martin's Support of President's Broadband Policy is 'Good News for Consumers '

WASHINGTON, The White House today announced that
President Bush's choice to lead the Federal Communications Commission is
Commissioner Kevin J."

Increasing Cost Pressures on Hospitals Vie With Rising Medicare/Medicaid Costs as Top Health Issue

A third of respondents predict an improvement in
Americans' health insurance coverage, while a quarter foresees progress on
wellness-related issues such as obesity and exercise.

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Martin, who has served at the agency since
2001, will replace Michael K. The firm
represents more than half of the Fortune 100, and in a Corporate Counsel
survey in October 2004 was ranked one of the top ten firms representing
Fortune 250 companies overall.

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New FCC Chairman can 'Hit the Ground Running ' Says Verizon Executive Tom Tauke

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Increasing Cost Pressures on Hospitals Vie With Rising Medicare/Medicaid Costs as Top Health Issue

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