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Obama Nominates Wheeler to Head FCC [Updated] 'The Bo Jackson of telecom'

In a move that came as no surprise to anyone inside the Beltway, President Obama today nominated Tom Wheeler to head the Federal Communications Commission. Wheeler, an ally and fundraiser…

April 30, 2013, 3:32 PM EDT

FCC's Genachowski to Join Aspen Institute Move follows footsteps of four other FCC chairmen

Following in the footsteps of four other Federal Communications Commission chairmen, Julius Genachowski will join the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program as senior fellow. Genachowski will join Aspen "later this…

April 15, 2013, 5:24 PM EDT

FCC Chairman Announces Exit Friday Genachowski announcement comes two days after Commissioner McDowell

Well, that was fast. Federal Communications Commission Julius Genachowski announced Friday he is leaving the agency just two days after Republican Commissioner Robert McDowell said he would bow out in…

March 21, 2013, 10:04 PM EDT

FCC's McDowell Announces His Exit Will be leaving in a few weeks

In a not totally unexpected move, Commissioner Robert McDowell (R) announced during the Federal Communications Commission’s monthly meeting, that he would be exiting the agency “in a few weeks.” McDowell’s exit…

March 20, 2013, 12:54 PM EDT

Hearing Gives Hope to Retransmission Reform Advocates FCC's Genachowski tosses back to Congress

The fun thing about an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission is that there is always something for every constituent's pet issue, even if it's only for three minutes. Tuesday's…

March 13, 2013, 10:11 AM EDT

Another Delay in FCC Media Ownership Rules Proceeding Regs on hold pending impact study on minority ownership

Here's a shocker: The Federal Communications Commission's proceeding on media ownership rules is now officially on hold pending an impact study on how cross-ownership affects minority ownership. It could be…

February 26, 2013, 5:56 PM EST

Your Sluggish WiFi Nightmare Could Soon Come to an End FCC begins new proceeding to free up more high-speed spectrum

Anyone who has used WiFi recently doesn't have to be told that WiFi networks, particularly in public hot spots like airports and conferences, can be iffy, depending on how many…

February 20, 2013, 12:01 AM EST

FCC's Pai Makes Vigorous Case to Loosen Media Ownership Rules Commissioner warns of impact on small markets

Federal Communications commissioner Ajit Pai made it clear where he stands on media ownership rules. In a no-holds-barred style that is becoming the GOP commissioner's trademark, Pai laid out a…

February 7, 2013, 3:53 PM EST

Genachowski Hits the Pause Button Effort to loosen media ownership rules on hold

More than two months after Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski circulated an order proposing to lift the ban on owning a newspaper and radio station in a market, the…

February 5, 2013, 6:00 AM EST

Broadcasters to FCC: What’s the Rush? Auction should be done right, not right now

Broadcasters are pushing back against the Federal Communications Commission’s ambitious 2014 timetable for holding a spectrum auction that will reshuffle the airwaves for TV stations and wireless providers. The plan is…

January 25, 2013, 2:58 PM EST

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