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01-22-2009, 09:08 PM
Copps Named Acting FCC Chairman
Will Lead Commission While Genachowski Awaits Confirmation
Washington-- President Barack Obama on Thursday named FCC Democrat Michael Copps as acting chairman, replacing Kevin Martin two days after he resigned on the final day of the Bush administration.
"I am honored to be designated today as acting chairman of the FCC," Copps said in a statement. "I thank President Obama for his confidence in me and for this opportunity to serve."
The FCC has three commissioners, two Democrats and one Republican. It normally has five commissioners.
"I am thrilled to congratulate my good friend and trusted colleague, Michael Copps, on his designation as Acting Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission," said fellow Democratic commissioner Jonathan Adelstein, in a prepared statement. "The FCC will benefit from his leadership, experience, and abiding commitment to the public interest."
Obama has reportedly chosen longtime friend and technology adviser Julius Genachowski as his permanent FCC chairman. Genachowski still needs Senate confirmation. As a confirmed FCC member, Copps did not need Senate approval to become acting chairman.
"I know that I have a truly gifted and terrific team to work with. I pledge every effort I am capable of to help steer the commission through its current transition to new leadership," Copps said.
FCC Republican member Robert M. McDowell praised Copps's selection.
"I am pleased that President Obama has announced that my friend and colleague, Mike Copps, will serve as acting chairman of the commission. I look forward to continuing to work with him at this unique time," McDowell said.
NCTA president Kyle McSlarrow, in a statement released Thursday, said, "we congratulate Commissioner Copps on being named Acting Chairman of the FCC. This is a well-deserved recognition of a distinguished record of public service, and we look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Copps and the FCC."
http://www.multichannel.com/article/162568-Copps_Named_Acting_FCC_Chairman.php
Will Lead Commission While Genachowski Awaits Confirmation
Washington-- President Barack Obama on Thursday named FCC Democrat Michael Copps as acting chairman, replacing Kevin Martin two days after he resigned on the final day of the Bush administration.
"I am honored to be designated today as acting chairman of the FCC," Copps said in a statement. "I thank President Obama for his confidence in me and for this opportunity to serve."
The FCC has three commissioners, two Democrats and one Republican. It normally has five commissioners.
"I am thrilled to congratulate my good friend and trusted colleague, Michael Copps, on his designation as Acting Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission," said fellow Democratic commissioner Jonathan Adelstein, in a prepared statement. "The FCC will benefit from his leadership, experience, and abiding commitment to the public interest."
Obama has reportedly chosen longtime friend and technology adviser Julius Genachowski as his permanent FCC chairman. Genachowski still needs Senate confirmation. As a confirmed FCC member, Copps did not need Senate approval to become acting chairman.
"I know that I have a truly gifted and terrific team to work with. I pledge every effort I am capable of to help steer the commission through its current transition to new leadership," Copps said.
FCC Republican member Robert M. McDowell praised Copps's selection.
"I am pleased that President Obama has announced that my friend and colleague, Mike Copps, will serve as acting chairman of the commission. I look forward to continuing to work with him at this unique time," McDowell said.
NCTA president Kyle McSlarrow, in a statement released Thursday, said, "we congratulate Commissioner Copps on being named Acting Chairman of the FCC. This is a well-deserved recognition of a distinguished record of public service, and we look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Copps and the FCC."
http://www.multichannel.com/article/162568-Copps_Named_Acting_FCC_Chairman.php