End of FCC Term 'Likely' in Sight, O'Rielly Tells House Communications
FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly acknowledged in written testimony submitted Wednesday before a planned Thursday House Communications Subcommittee hearing that the panel is “likely the last time I will testify before Congress as a sitting member of the Commission.” The White House announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump intends to nominate NTIA Senior Adviser Nathan Simington in O’Rielly’s place.
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O’Rielly’s office didn’t comment on whether his statement represents a concession that he no longer has a chance of being renominated to the FCC. O’Rielly earlier tweeted, “I extend my sincere congrats to Mr. Simington for selection to join” the FCC “and offer best wishes for a smooth confirmation process and successful term at the Commission.”
“It has been a tremendous honor to hold this position, and I have approached the role as though you were in my seat, guided by fidelity to the law and the will of lawmakers; respect for the millions of Americans you represent here in Washington; regard for those appearing before the Commission and the arguments they raise; and a determination never to take a single day, meeting, site visit, or conversation for granted,” O’Rielly told House Communications. Its hearing is for FCC oversight.