White House Sends Rosenworcel Renomination to Senate
The White House sent a message Thursday saying FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel's renomination for a five-year commissioner term was sent to the Senate, following an earlier message Wednesday announcing the administration’s intent to do so. "Jessica Rosenworcel, of the District…
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of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2015. (Reappointment)," the renomination said. Earlier Thursday, a Senate aide had told us that the Senate hadn't received any formal renomination paperwork. Rosenworcel, a Democrat, is expected to face a hearing eventually (see 1505210047). Her term expires June 30, and she’s empowered as a commissioner through the end of next year even without Senate action. Industry groups applauded the news, from the American Cable Association to CEA to NTCA.