Biden telecom board nominee says industry out to block her from position

WASHINGTON : President Joe Biden's pick for a key fifth seat on the Federal Communications Commission will tell lawmakers industry opponents have sought to scuttle her nomination to prevent more lower-priced broadband service.Gigi Sohn, who was nominated in October 2021, will have her third hearing for th

WASHINGTON : President Joe Biden's pick for a key fifth seat on the Federal Communications Commission will tell lawmakers industry opponents have sought to scuttle her nomination to prevent more lower-priced broadband service.

Sohn formerly served as a senior official advising FCC Chair Tom Wheeler under President Barack Obama. Her written remarks said she will seek to answer the question,"Why am I still President Biden’s nominee for the 5th seat on the FCC?"

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