In a 1989 report, the commission upheld the allegations and cited evidence of other abuses like coerced or fabricated confessions.

The commission has consistently upheld a 1996 decision by its designation committee not to hold a hearing on the building.

But in June, on a 2-to-1 vote (yes, two Republicans against one Democrat), the commission upheld those contracts.

The region could face action for breaches of race relations and education acts if the commission upheld complaints it has received.

If the commission upholds the dismissals, it would clear the way for either a 25 percent or full operating license for the 809-megawatt plant.

Thus far, the commission has not upheld any of the challenges.

In January, the full commission upheld the staff decision that would have required new subscriber line charges.

A summary of cases heard since 1996 indicates that the commission has never upheld an administrative law judge's decision to dismiss a complaint.

The commission also upheld the company's right to sell special networks to corporate customers.

If the commission upholds the ruling, the company is almost certain to appeal.