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January 13, 2009

Julius Genachowski to Head FCC
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President-elect Barack Obama is reportedly intending to nominate his
technology adviser, Julius Genachowski, to head the Federal
Communications Commission. Genachowski worked in the FCC during the
Clinton administration and at Barry Diller’s company IAC/Inter Active.
The Wall Street Journal reports that during the campaign, Genachowski
put together a detailed technology and innovation plan that expressed
support for open internet or “net neutrality” protections, media
ownership rules that encourage more diversity, and expansion of
affordable broadband access across the country.



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