Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is “clearly on the...
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is “clearly on the wrong side of democracy” in blocking the confirmation of FCC Chairman nominee Tom Wheeler, said Communications Workers of America President Larry Cohen in a news release Monday. Cruz’s office has said the…
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senator is blocking Wheeler because he wants to learn the nominee’s views on whether the commission would implement rules to require increased disclosure for sponsors of political ads (CD Oct 18 p3). “Disclosing who sponsors and pays for political ads is all about bringing transparency to our political system,” said Cohen. By blocking Wheeler over disclosure rules, Cruz is “supporting the ability of big money donors to spread their message in secrecy,” Cohen said. Cruz’s office didn’t comment.