FCC Expected 'Big Dogs' To Challenge Net Neutrality Order in Court, Wheeler Says
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said he expected the “big dogs” to appeal the commission’s net neutrality order. It is “no surprise,” he said, during the press conference following the Friday FCC meeting. Allegations in the legal challenges that the FCC…
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violated federal process also are no surprise, Wheeler said. “We feel very confident on both the processes that were followed and the conclusions that were reached,” he said. Wheeler also announced Friday that Gigi Sohn, who was a key player on net neutrality, is now counselor to the chairman. “Ms. Sohn will serve as the Chairman’s representative at a variety of public forums across the country,” the FCC said. “She will also continue her role as an advisor to the Chairman and a principal contact for third-party stakeholders in the Office of the Chairman.” Sohn was CEO of Public Knowledge 2001-2013. Also joining the chairman’s office is Emmaka Porchea-Veneszee, as special and confidential assistant. She was formerly executive assistant to the executive director of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. Wheeler was on that board before becoming chairman of the FCC.