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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 published 10 November 20

Says there should be action ASAP

O'Rielly Calls Government 5G Net Horrible Idea

By John Eggerton published 29 October 20

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 published 30 September 20

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 last updated 28 September 20

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 published 17 September 20

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 last updated 17 September 20

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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