5-7-2012
The Senate confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel, a former Senate Commerce Committee senior communications counsel, to fill a Democratic seat on the FCC and Ajit Pai, a former FCC aide, to fill a Republican seat. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said ??I want to congratulate Ajit Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel on their Senate confirmation and welcome them to the Commission. They bring deep knowledge of our sector, and proven track records of accomplishment. President Obama made an outstanding choice in their nominations, and I look forward to working with them.?
The NAB issued the following statement after the confirmations. "NAB congratulates Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai on their confirmations as FCC Commissioners. They are well-respected public servants who bring years of expertise and a unique perspective to the FCC. We look forward to working with them and engaging in an open and constructive dialogue on the issues affecting broadcasting." Republican Senator Chuck Grassley recently lifted a hold on the two nominees that had been in place since last year. He had concerns over how the FCC had handled the wireless startup LightSquared.
