[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14598]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    REMOVAL OF NOMINATION OBJECTION

  Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, now more than ever, we need strong 
leadership at the FCC to protect consumers from consolidated powers in 
the telecommunications industry. Noncontentious issues should be passed 
and implemented so Americans have access to wireless broadband and 
voice services in their communities and access to video programming for 
the blind and visually impaired can be expanded and consumers can be 
protected from excessive cable and internet costs.
  I was given the assurance that Commissioner Rosenworcel is committed 
to working toward consensus on all items before the Commission this 
year, including the Mobility Fund that provides support for wireless 
and voice service in rural America. For that reason, I lift my hold on 
her nomination.

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