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FCC General Counsel Sam Feder is looking to quit for the private ...

FCC General Counsel Sam Feder is looking to quit for the private sector, according to agency sources. Feder, whose wife recently gave birth to twins, is on paternity leave and searching for other work, they said. During his leave,…

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unlike some colleagues, Feder has set aside his commission work. Matthew Berry, deputy FCC general counsel, is performing Feder’s duties and some expect him to replace Feder, we're told. Berry declined to comment. Feder didn’t respond to a message. An FCC spokesman also declined comment. Feder was named general counsel in June 2005, soon after Kevin Martin became chairman. Earlier, Feder advised then-Commissioner Martin on wireless issues.