Since President Joe Biden took office, the Senate has held four confirmation hearings for two separate nominees to break the ongoing deadlock at the Federal Communications Commission. The last one was yesterday – and it might move the FCC closer to a full staff, but it’s a sad milestone to celebrate.
The Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing on Thursday for several positions, including Biden’s latest pick for FCC commissioner, Anna Gomez. (You may remember his previous three-time nominee, Gigi Sohn, who dropped out in March.) She’s a seasoned telecom lawyer who spent most of her career working for the government. Gomez has stayed out of the spotlight, so her take on controversial issues like net neutrality…
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