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Trump Picks Republican To Fill Empty Commissioner Seat At FCC (arstechnica.com)

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Federal Communications Commission's empty slots are about to be filled. President Donald Trump will nominate Republican Brendan Carr to the FCC's fifth and final commissioner position, the White House announced last night. Carr served as FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai's Wireless, Public Safety, and International Legal Advisor for three years. After Trump elevated Pai to the chairmanship in January, Pai appointed Carr to become the FCC's general counsel. "Brendan has a distinguished record of public service, having worked at the agency for over five years, including most recently as the FCC's General Counsel," Pai said after the White House announcement. "In particular, Brendan's expertise on wireless policy and public safety will be a tremendous asset to the Commission."

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  1. Re:This should not surprise anyone.... by aardvarkjoe · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Two would be better.

    But then we'd have to admit that there are more than two political parties. Can't let the voters discover that!

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  2. Re:Short-circuit the discussion. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    there aint shit anyone can do about it.

    Nonsense. We can reduce the reelection rates in congress every two years. We can completely clean the house of democrats AND republicans IF we want to. The government is us... So shut the fuck up, and vote them out!

  3. The President is the leader of the GOP by PopeRatzo · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Who really cares what this giant tub of frosting does any more? He is now the face of the GOP from coast to coast and his opposition only has to stand back and watch. His kind of stink does not wash out.

    http://static.deathandtaxesmag...

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