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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.

On Mar 8, 2023 by Karl Bode

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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.

On Mar 7, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

The keyboard is split by the cracks that separate the opposites.

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

More than 700 comments from various organizations came in.

On Feb 26, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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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.'

On Feb 19, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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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.

On Feb 16, 2023 by Karl Bode

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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.

On Feb 14, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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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.

On Feb 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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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.

On Feb 7, 2023 by David Covucci

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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.

On Feb 6, 2023 by David Covucci

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Republicans use OnlyFans to try and sink Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination

Sohn is facing criticism from the right for serving on the board of non-profit that opposed SESTA/FOSTA in 2018.

On Jan 30, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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

Despite the massive undertaking, there are still flaws.

On Jan 11, 2023 by David Covucci

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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. 

On Jan 8, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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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.

On Jan 3, 2023 by Karl Bode

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FCC now requires telecom companies to block major provider of student loan robocalls

'We’re cutting these scammers off so they can’t use efforts to provide student loan debt relief as cover for fraud.'

On Dec 8, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Democrats now have the votes to get Gigi Sohn on the FCC—will they do it?

After a year of minimal movement, there's hope.

On Dec 8, 2022 by Karl Bode