http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r7435310 en Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:31:40 EDT Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:31:40 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7435310 bistro777 : Mr. Thomas served as Chairman of the Pennsylvania PUC until May 20, 2003. As such, he was the architect of the Commission’s backpedaling vis a vis Verizon. His official bio on the PUC Web site notes “Commissioner Thomas has been involved in developing Pennsylvania’s competition initiatives since he was tapped in 1995 as former Governor Tom Ridge’s principal adviser on utility and environmental issues.” And letting Verizon skate is fostering competition? Que?

But from the “on the other hand, she wore a glove” department, he has championed UNE-P - - From an article last October 30th - - FCC chairman Michael Powell's office met with disapproval and resistance on Monday, as state regulators from across the nation voiced opposition to any attempt by the FCC to preempt states' rights to legislate critical telecommunications issues within their states. Regulators from a dozen states at a National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners ("NARUC") meeting rebuked the recent notion by SBC and other Baby Bells that the Bells are losing money on the unbundled network element platform ("UNE-P"). "UNE-P is important, there's no doubt about it," said Glen Thomas, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. He said that nearly half of Pennsylvania's CLECs use UNE-P. "We've talked to several people who truly depend on UNE-P as an initial mode of entry."

So he appears to be a dichotomy of sorts...and maybe – maybe – he thought PA couldn’t win this battle against Verizon. But it's a shame the taxpayers had to take such a hit. Let’s call and ask him! :-)

I personally think we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain. - - Jane Wagner]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7435310 Fri, 18 Jul 2003 11:50:26 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7435021 mr sean : ...is even if there were a repaymenet due from Verizon it would still come out of the consumer's pocket.

If I lived in Pennsylvania, I think my collective energies would be best spent on creating a climate that allows factors such as contractual obligation and responsibility TO the taxpayer to flourish.
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BE LIKE THE TWENTY-SECOND ELEPHANT WITH HEATED VALUE IN SPACE--BARK!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7435021 Fri, 18 Jul 2003 11:16:22 EDT