Michael Powell

Prior to serving nearly 15 years as the head of the cable industry-backed group, Powell served as chairman of the FCC

NCTA, FCC commissioner Carr and others oppose the idea, which is applauded by Common Cause, Democratic lawmakers and others

Leaders of NCTA, SCTE and CableLabs will participate in 'An Integrated Circuit: Closing the Links Between Innovation, Deployment and ROI'

Asserts consumers should not be required to purchase new TV sets to continue watching HD.