En las últimas semanas, la industria y la oposición con grandes fondos han seguido llevando a cabo una campaña de desprestigio para frenar la confirmación de Gigi Sohn como comisionada de la FCC. Estos ataques han adquirido ahora un carácter más intolerante y odioso en un esfuerzo por mantener a la FCC en un punto muerto. Una FCC en un punto muerto no puede avanzar en las prioridades clave que abordan las necesidades de comunicación de todos los hogares. Common Cause pide al Senado que condene estos ataques y la confirme rápidamente en la FCC.

Declaración de Michael Copps, ex comisionado de la FCC y asesor especial de Common Cause

“It is disgraceful that the FCC has been forced into deadlocked since the beginning of the Biden administration while big money opposition continues to run a sleazy and bigoted campaign to stall Ms. Sohn’s confirmation. Industry gatekeepers will go to any lengths to smear Ms. Sohn’s name all to derail her confirmation because they know a fully functional FCC will hold them accountable for engaging in anti-consumer practices.

“Ms. Sohn is more than qualified to be a commissioner and has spent her entire career fighting for the public interest – the core mission of the FCC. She has the support of nearly 250 organizations including groups from across the political spectrum. We urge the senate to condemn the continued smear campaign against Ms. Sohn and quickly confirm her to the FCC.”