Senate Confirms New Five-Year Term For FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

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The Senate has voted to confirm AJIT PAI's reappointment as Chairman of the FCC.

PAI won another five-year term in a 52-41 party-line vote after his confirmation vote was delayed; Democrats objected to PAI's stance against Net Neutrality and aggressive deregulatory stance.  The new term is retroactive to JULY 1st, 2016.

PAi said, “I am deeply grateful to the U.S. Senate for confirming my nomination to serve a second term at the FCC and to President TRUMP for submitting that nomination to the Senate. Since JANUARY, the Commission has focused on bridging the digital divide, promoting innovation, protectingconsumers and public safety, and making the FCC more open and transparent.  With today’s vote, I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to advance these critical priorities in the time to come.”

NAB President/CEO GORDON SMITH said, “NAB congratulates FCC Chairman PAI on being confirmed to another five-year term at the Commission. Chairman PAI understands broadcasting's unique role as an indispensable communications medium, and we appreciate his effort to ease outdated regulatory burdens on local radio and TV. We share his vision for a vibrant communications future that allows local broadcast innovation and robust competition to largely unregulated broadband and pay programming providers."

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