White House 'Finally Talking' on FCC Nominations, Thune Says
The Trump administration is “finally talking to us a little bit” on FCC nominations, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., said in an interview Wednesday after suggesting his telecom legislation “will probably free up” on the Senate floor if…
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Jessica Rosenworcel is renominated for the open Democratic commissioner spot. Thune suggested more communication is underway: “It’s moving.” He said committee staffers are feeling more positive on these fronts. “There’s nobody at this point really that’s taken the lead on it,” Thune said of the Trump administration’s positions on telecom matters. "I suspect when we get that [NTIA administrator] position filled, that’ll be the key one.” A Thune aide said the issues tended to have been raised in the context of infrastructure. Thune previously said he conveyed his legislative impasse over FCC nominations to the White House and referred to interviews for the GOP commissioner spot (see 1705020061). Spokespeople for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., didn't comment when asked if the White House has been in touch on FCC nominations. A White House spokesman declined comment. Tuesday, the administration said it's nominating David Redl for NTIA chief (see 1705170056).