Wheeler Confirmation – What’s Next?
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| June 20, 2013
For the most part, the Senate Commerce confirmation hearing for Tom Wheeler was a smooth ride, with confirmation likely for the former NCTA head and President Obama’s pick for FCC chmn. But that doesn’t mean a confirmation will come any time soon, at least not until Republicans can nominate a replacement for commish
Robert McDowell, several observers said. And that process could take time. Here’s why.
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