WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces one additional witness for tomorrow’s Full Committee hearing on The Future of the Internet. In addition to the previously announced witnesses, the Honorable Kevin J. Martin, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will appear before the Committee. The witnesses are listed below.

The hearing will focus on developing applications, consumer expectations, and network operation.

The Future of the Internet
Full Committee
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Time:  10:00 a.m.
Location:  Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building

Panel 1:
The Honorable Kevin J. Martin, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission

Panel 2:
Ms. Michele Combs, Vice-President of Communications, Christian Coalition of America

Dr. Robert Hahn, Executive Director, Center for Regulatory and Market Studies, American Enterprise Institute

Mr. Patric Verrone, President, Writers Guild of America, West

Ms. Justine Bateman, Actress / Writer / Producer

Mr. Kyle McSlarrow, President & CEO, National Cable & Telecommunications Association

Professor Lawrence Lessig, Stanford Law School