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Ex-cable and wireless lobbyist confirmed as FCC chairman (arstechnica.com) similar stories update story
11.0 points by ck2 | karma 28312 | avg karma 4.0 2013-10-30 18:10:29+00:00 | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments



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Sounds like Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn was doing a pretty good job. Why couldn't she be installed permanently?

I don't understand why these kind of shenanigans have to go on, there is no way a progressive leader can honestly argue a former lobbyist is going to best represent the people against an industry.

added: (sheesh)

Republican Senator Ted Cruz removed a hold on Wheeler's nomination after the nominee reassured him that regulation of campaign funding disclosures, without Congressional action, was "not a priority."


As usual. Regardless of political party corporate wins and citizens lose. Guessing unbundled cable and cheaper internet are not a priority.

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