Senate Confirms Julius Genachowski as New FCC Chairman

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 26, 2009 - 8:05am.

Washington - Julius Genachowski late Thursday was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), three months after his nomination by President Obama. Genachowski, a former classmate of Obama's at Harvard Law School, served as a top technology advisor during the campaign.

He is a co-founder and managing director of Rock Creek Ventures, previously served as the chief of business operations at InterActiveCorp (IAC), and was chief counsel to former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt.

Former FCC head Kevin Martin announced his resignation in January.

Also confirmed for a spot on the Commission was Republican Robert McDowell, by a unanimous vote as well.

Obama additionally nominated Republican Meredith Attwell Baker and Democrat Mignon Clyburn for seats on the Commission, who must now be confirmed by the Senate.

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