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“I’ll review the final Executive Order when it’s released and assess its impact on the FCC, but one thing is clear: the First Amendment and Section 230 remain
by aspenmayer 6y ago
“I’ll review the final Executive Order when it’s released and assess its impact on the FCC, but one thing is clear: the First Amendment and Section 230 remain the law of the land and control here. Our top priority should be connecting all Americans to high-quality, affordable broadband. The fight against COVID-19 has made closing the digital divide—and helping all Americans access education, work, and healthcare online—more critical than ever. We must keep our focus on that essential work.”
- otterley 6y agoI read that as, "I'm really irritated that the FCC is being used as a pawn in these silly games."
- malwarebytess 6y agodoubt it. he's a trump appointee, though i suppose that doesn't mean he must be a sycophant. i read it as a perfunctory CYA message after media inquiries.
- awinder 6y agoThe FCC commissioners are channeled through the 2 parties, Pai was “an obama appointee” but mcconnell had recommended him. Starks is Democratic Party affiliated.
- belltaco 6y agoThe way it works is that the President's party gets 2 appointees and the opposition gets 1. Starks is the dem choice.
- malwarebytess 6y agoHuh. That's weird. Is that only the FCC or does it apply to other federal appointments.