President Biden Must Nominate Jessica Rosenworcel As Permanent FCC Chair
President Biden needs to nominate Jessica Rosenworcel to be permanent FCC Chair. From leading the fight to end inequality in schools driven by the lack of high-speed internet access, to taking on Donald Trump over net neutrality, and holding big corporations accountable for harmful business practices, Rosenworcel has shown she’ll look out for kids, consumers, and everyday Americans as FCC chair. President Biden needs to move quickly to nominate her, and the Senate must confirm Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC chair – the American people can’t wait.
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Senators Urge President Biden to Make Rosenworcel Permanent FCC Chair
TV Technology
A group of over two dozen U.S. Senators are urging President Biden to designate acting FCC Chairman Jessica Rosenworcel to a permanent position, making her the first woman to hold the office.
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Biden’s baffling FCC delay could give Republicans a 2-1 FCC majority
Ars Technica
If Biden doesn't make his choice [for FCC Chair] quickly enough to get Senate confirmation by the end of this year, Republicans could get a 2-1 FCC majority despite Democrats controlling both the White House and Senate.
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Rosenworcel Gets Labor Union Endorsement for Permanent FCC Chair
Telecompetitor
Five key labor unions sent a letter to President Biden this week urging him to change Jessica Rosenworcel’s status from acting FCC chair to permanent. “Her focus on greater opportunity, accessibility and affordability in our communications services and her tireless advocacy on behalf of workers, educators, students, families and consumers has never been more important,” the unions said.
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FCC forces phone carriers to step up anti-robocall fight: "If you lie to us, we're going to come after you"
CBS News
Wireless companies have had until the last day of June to implement call authentication technology to stop robocalls...The deadline comes under new Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a lawyer who wants wireless carriers to know she's serious about cracking down.