Clyburn Makes History at FCC

Obama's nominee for chairman waits for hearing

Mignon Clyburn (D) makes history today as the first woman to head up the Federal Communications Commission. That history, however, will be short-lived. Clyburn is only keeping the seat warm until the Senate approves President Obama's nominee of Tom Wheeler as chairman.

Clyburn's first meeting as Acting Chairwoman will be June 27.

"I assume the role of Acting Chair with a great sense of responsibility, but also great humility," Clyburn told the FCC staff on Monday.

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