President Bush signed papers Mon. required for Jonathan Adelstein...
President Bush signed papers Mon. required for Jonathan Adelstein to take his seat on FCC, White House spokeswoman said. Adelstein was 7-year telecom staffer for current Senate Majority Leader Daschle (D-S.D.), but his confirmation was held up for nearly…
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10 months amid political fights over federal judicial nominations. He will take Democratic seat formerly held by Gloria Tristani. Adelstein’s swearing in “will be done quickly,” FCC spokesman said Mon., but he didn’t know specifics. FCC commissioners usually are sworn in almost immediately after their papers clear, which means it could happen by today (Tues.). There’s good chance Adelstein will be present for FCC’s next agenda meeting Dec. 11 if process goes as usual. Swearing in usually is somewhat routine exercise, conducted by FCC chairman or another commissioner. Adelstein, who has been hailed as advocate for rural issues, recused himself from telecom issues during nomination process, but in past had suggested that universal service funding could be used for advanced services such as broadband.