Rep. Greg Walden Renews Push for FCC Changes

Despite political obstacles, will he succeed this time?

Not much has changed politically since last Congress when Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.), head of the House subcommittee on communications and technology, introduced a pair of bills to reform how the Federal Communications Commission operates. While the two bills passed the House over fierce objection from Democrats, they were dead on arrival at a Democrat-controlled Senate.

Despite similar odds, Walden is determined to change an agency he believes must be made more transparent and accountable. Coming back for Round 2, Walden scheduled a hearing for Thursday on two new bills.

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