Wheeler Convinces Cruz to Lift Hold Vote
Senate confirmation of FCC nominees could come tomorrow
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) heard what he wanted to hear from Tom Wheeler, the Federal Communications Commission chairman nominee, and lifted his hold on his nomination, clearing the way for a vote.
The Senate could vote on Wheeler, along with the FCC GOP nominee Mike O'Rielly, as soon as tomorrow, bringing the FCC back up to five commissioners and ending the brief chairmanship of Mignon Clyburn, who has served as acting chairwoman since May.
Cruz placed his hold vote on Wheeler two weeks ago to get answers to his questions about whether Wheeler thought the FCC has the authority or intent to implement the Disclose Act that failed in Congress.
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