CompTel President Matt Salmon urged Congress to take an active role on a Qwest forbearance petition before the FCC. Qwest wants relief from loop and transport unbundling rules in Denver, Phoenix, Seattle and Minneapolis. Salmon sent letters to members of the House and Senate Commerce Committees and delegates from Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota and Washington. Salmon responded to letters sent by Qwest, which told Congress to back off and let the FCC handle the matter. "Congress has the authority and public duty to ensure that federal agencies give sufficient weight to the expertise of state and local agencies, as well as the opinions of local customers, in matters that greatly affect consumer prices and choices," Salmon said.
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