FCC Nominees Get Hearing, but Grassley Still Threatening Hold

Iowa Republican could block confirmation of new commissioners

President Obama's two nominees for the Federal Communications Commission are one step closer to being confirmed, as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has scheduled a hearing on their nominations for Nov. 30. But they still have a large obstacle standing in their way. 

Republican Ajit Pai and Democrat Jessica Rosenworcel, both former FCC staffers, should fare well before the committee—especially Rosenworcel, who has served as senior communications counsel for the committee. But once they get past the committee, they're at the mercy of Sen.

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