CommLaw Monitor
"New" FCC Taking Shape
Six months after Obama took office, it seems that the FCC is almost, finally ready to get moving. The Mignon Clyburn (D) and Meredith Baker (R) nominations were approved by the Senate this week. With these…
New FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Takes Office, Announces Staff
Julius Genachowski became the Chairman of the FCC on June 29. Mr. Genachowski began announcing his staff the same day. His Chief of Staff is Ed Lazarus, most recently a lawyer in private practice in the Washington,…
Genachowski Heads to the Senate; Adelstein to Head to RUS
Changes at the FCC moved one step closer to fruition this week. On March 25, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmed that the White House has transmitted the nomination of Julius Genachowski…
President Obama Announces Nomination of Julius Genachowski as FCC Chairman
The “Obama FCC” took one giant step toward reality today when President Obama formally announced his “ intention to nominate ” Julius Genachowski as Chairman of the FCC. Genachowski’s nomination has been expected for…