[South Florida DX Association] ARLB014 Julius Genachowski Nominated as Next FCC Chairman

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> ARRL Bulletin 14  ARLB014
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> Newington CT  March 5, 2009
> To all radio amateurs 
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> ARLB014 Julius Genachowski Nominated as Next FCC Chairman
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> On Tuesday, March 3, President Barack Obama nominated Julius
> Genachowski as FCC Chairman. Genachowski, 46, is a technology
> executive and a former classmate of Obama's from Harvard Law School.
> Upon Senate confirmation, Genachowski will replace Acting FCC
> Chairman Michael Copps; Copps took over the Commission on January
> 22, 2009, two days after then-Chairman Kevin Martin resigned.
> Genachowski has been widely praised by industry executives and
> consumer-activist groups -- two groups often at odds -- for his
> wide-ranging experience and intimate knowledge of technology issues.
> 
> "I can think of no one better than Julius Genachowski to serve as
> chairman of the Federal Communications Commission," said President
> Obama. "He will bring to the job diverse and unparalleled experience
> in communications and technology, with two decades of accomplishment
> in the private sector and public service. I know him as the son of
> immigrants who carries a deep appreciation for this country and the
> American dream; and as the proud father of three children working
> with his wife Rachel to be responsible parents in this digital age."
> 
> According to the Wall Street Journal, speculation has been rife as
> to why President Obama had not put forth Genachowski's name before
> now, saying that "his nomination has centered on the
> administration's efforts to find at least one more nominee -- more
> likely two -- to fill other open spots on the FCC's five-person
> board. Agency nominations tend to move through the Senate more
> quickly if a Democratic nominee is paired with a Republican
> nominee."
> 
> The Wall Street Journal said that a number of Republicans --
> including FCC Deputy General Counsel Ajit Pai -- have been mentioned
> as a possible replacement for the seat left vacant by Republican
> Deborah Taylor Tate when she left the Commission in January. "On the
> Democratic side, speculation is growing that FCC Commissioner
> Jonathan Adelstein may not be renominated for the seat he currently
> holds. South Carolina public utilities commission official Mignon
> Clyburn (daughter of [Democrat Representative] Jim Clyburn) has been
> most often mentioned by people close to the Obama team as a
> candidate for that seat," the Journal reported. "Adelstein could be
> up for a job elsewhere in the Obama administration, insiders say,
> possibly at the Agriculture Department."
> 
> Acting Chairman Copps said President Obama "made an excellent choice
> in announcing his intent to nominate Julius Genachowski to be the
> next Chairman of the FCC. Julius has the knowledge, experience and
> dedication to lead this Agency forward as we tackle the many
> challenges confronting the country -- and the Commission. I look
> forward to the prospect of working with him on a communications
> agenda focused on serving consumers and the public interest. He will
> find here a talented and energized team of public servants committed
> to precisely this goal. I wish him a successful Senate
> confirmation."
> 
> Commissioner Adelstein also added his congratulations: "I warmly
> congratulate my friend Julius Genachowski on his nomination by
> President Barack Obama to be Chairman of the Federal Communications
> Commission. He is the right person at the right time for the job.
> His leadership, experience and intelligence will serve him and the
> American people well as he takes the helm of the FCC during this
> pivotal time for our country and the agency. By designating a
> Chairman with such a strong strategic vision, striking talents,
> wealth of experience inside and outside the Commission, and
> practical understanding of technology, President Obama once again
> demonstrates his commitment to the transformational power of
> communications technology and innovation."
> 
> Commissioner Robert McDowell congratulated Genachowski on his
> nomination, saying he "will bring a valuable perspective to the
> Commission with his experience not only in government, but in the
> private sector. I look forward to working closely with Mr
> Genachowski on the many important communications challenges that lie
> ahead for the American people."
> 
> Additional information -- including Genachowski's background -- can
> be found on the web at,
> http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/03/03/10684/?nc=1
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