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There's been a vacancy on the board for some time [1]. The previous nominee withdrawn after a successful appointment seemed highly unlikely [2]. I believe the
by disposition2 3y ago
There's been a vacancy on the board for some time [1]. The previous nominee withdrawn after a successful appointment seemed highly unlikely [2]. I believe there is discussion about another nominee but who knows when they might actually get appointed.
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Communications_Commission#Commissioners_2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Communications_Commiss...
2. https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/politics/gigi-sohn-withdraws-fcc-nomination/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/politics/gigi-sohn-withdraws-...
- r00fus 3y agoSo essentially the GOP has blocked/filibustered this appointment (despite DEMs having 50+ seats in the Senate). It's amazing how poorly DEMs fight this chicanery.