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Sen. Mitch McConnell — Reports: Sen. McConnell Moving on Simington Confirmation Could get vote early next week

FCC nominee Nate Simington — Simington Takes Center Stage in Nomination Hearing President's nominee signals his commitment to both public interest and regulatory humility

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Donald Trump Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in his conference room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

Trump Urges Simington Confirmation for FCC Seat

By John Eggerton

Says there should be action ASAP

O'Rielly Calls Government 5G Net Horrible Idea

By John Eggerton

In his last speech as an FCC commissioner, Michael O'Rielly took aim at another Trump Administration proposal--a government-issue 5G network.

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O'Rielly: Not Seeking Help in Staying on FCC

By John Eggerton

Said his service is coming to end soon

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FCC's O'Rielly Has Parting Shot (in Arm) for Broadcasters

By John Eggerton

Exiting Republican FCC commissioner Michael O'Rielly isn't going without a final push for more broadcast deregulation.

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O'Rielly: I Had No Contact With White House Before, Since Nomination Withdrawal

By John Eggerton

Commissioner Michael O'Rielly used his written testimony for Thursday's oversight hearing in the House Communications Subcommittee as something of a farewell address to the telecommunications nation.

Exterior of the FCC building in Washington, D.C.

Trump Sends Simington FCC Nomination to Senate

By John Eggerton

The President has made it official Wednesday (Sept. 16), sending to the Senate the nomination of Nathan Simington for the Republican FCC seat of Michael O'Rielly, whose term has expired.

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