FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Leaving U.S. Agency
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said he’s resigning, setting up a second vacancy on the five-member U.S. agency that regulates telephone, cable and broadcast companies. Mr. Genachowski, a Democrat in the post since 2009, announced his departure today at a meeting of agency workers in Washington.
“Over the past four years, we’ve focused the FCC on broadband, wired and wireless, working to drive economic growth and improve the lives of all Americans,” Mr. Genachowski said. To replace him, President Barack Obama could elevate either of the agency’s two Democrats or name a chairman from two new members who will need Senate confirmation.
Mr. Genachowski, 50, can depart without leaving behind a 2-2 partisan tie because Republican Robert McDowell just days ago announced that he’ll resign in coming weeks.
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