From net neutrality debates to controversial rulings, the FCC plays a major role in shaping the internet as we know it.

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After blocking a progressive reformer, big telecom seems thrilled Biden’s new FCC pick is a safe choice

It isn’t bold, but it will probably succeed.

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17 million households have signed up for the FCC’s affordable broadband program

The agency said it has made ‘a series of enhancements’ to help people sign up for the program.

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The FCC is trying to boost awareness about its affordable broadband program

In addition, the FCC said it will make the online application process easier. 

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EXCLUSIVE: How 3 Democrats’ last-minute dealings killed Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination for good

Sohn’s officially withdrew her nomination yesterday.

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Gigi Sohn withdraws FCC nomination, calls attacks ‘absurd caricature of blatant lies’

The longtime broadband advocate said she faced ‘unrelenting, dishonest, and cruel attacks’ during her nomination process.

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Comments flood in as FCC seeks to fight digital discrimination and broadband disparities 

More than 700 comments from various organizations came in.

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Big telecom called out for attacks and delay of Biden’s FCC nominee

‘This position remains vacant because the companies that are lawfully subject to oversight by the FCC don’t want a watchdog.’

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The new Republican claim that the FCC can’t reinstate net neutrality is wrong—but it might still work

A ruling against the EPA was used against Gigi Sohn.

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Gigi Sohn says recent Supreme Court ruling won’t stop FCC from reinstating net neutrality

Sohn said in her third confirmation hearing that she believes the FCC still has the authority to act on net neutrality if Congress does not.

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JD Vance demands Gigi Sohn defend hypothetical tweets he made up at confirmation hearing

Gigi Sohn has now gone through 3 confirmation hearings since being nominated by Biden in 2021.

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Biden calls for high-speed internet across America—but doesn’t mention Gigi Sohn’s stalled nomination

Biden’s promise rings hollow.

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LGBTQ rights groups demand Senate confirm Gigi Sohn as she faces new smear campaign

Sohn continues to wait for a new hearing.

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FCC’s new broadband mapping effort already hit with congressional criticism

Despite the massive undertaking, there are still flaws.

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Advocacy groups to Senate: ‘Enough is enough’ with delays on a vote on Biden’s FCC pick

If confirmed, Sohn would have an immediate impact at the FCC. 

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Gigi Sohn to be renominated to FCC

It’s still unclear if she can get through the Senate., though she now faces an easier path.

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