The Senate approved FCC nominees Comr. Copps and Deborah Tate by ...
The Senate approved FCC nominees Comr. Copps and Deborah Tate by unanimous consent just before adjourning Wed. night for the holidays, after they were freed from holds imposed in a legislative rumpus. The approvals mean a balanced FCC, with…
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2 Democrats and 2 Republicans. Senate Commerce Committee Chmn. Stevens (R-Alaska) said recently he hopes the White House soon will name a candidate for the remaining 5th commissionership. The Copps/Tate approval uncorked a Thurs. gush of trade group plaudits. NENA hailed FCC Comr. Copps’s work on 911 issues, and said Tate has shown she see the importance of advanced communications technology. TIA praised Copps for his work on broadband issues, saying it looks forward to developing a working relationship with Tate. NAB and AT&T also sent out congratulatory statements.