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공익 옹호자 지지 손, FCC 지명 철회
We are disappointed that Ms. Sohn will be unable to serve as FCC Commissioner. She is a public interest champion who has spent her entire career advocating for policies that make broadband more affordable and accessible, defending an open internet, and promoting independent and diverse voices in our media ecosystem. Ms. Sohn would have served as a critical voice on several initiatives before the FCC including restoring net neutrality, prohibiting digital discrimination, and combating media consolidation." - former FCC chair Michael Copps
Today, Gigi Sohn announced she is withdrawing her nomination to serve as commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission. Ms. Sohn was first nominated on October 26, 2021 but failed to receive a confirmation vote in the Senate. She was renominated by the White House on January 3, 2023. More than 400 organizations and individuals across the political spectrum supported Ms. Sohn’s nomination.
Despite, the overwhelming support Ms. Sohn faced a constant smear campaign orchestrated by industry opposition and dark money groups. Their goal was to keep the FCC deadlocked in a 2-2 split. A deadlocked FCC is unable to advance critical reforms needed to address the communications needs of all households.
Michael Copps, Common Cause 특별 고문 및 전 FCC 위원의 성명
상원이 이 지명을 처리하는 방식은 처음부터 끝까지 비참하고, 부끄럽고, 부끄러운 일이었습니다. 특히 손 의원에 대한 처리는 의무와 명예를 저버린 비열한 행위였습니다. 막대한 자금을 쏟아붓는 특수 이익단체의 승리임은 분명하지만, 공익에는 비극적인 손실이었습니다.
“We are disappointed that Ms. Sohn will be unable to serve as FCC Commissioner. She is a public interest champion who has spent her entire career advocating for policies that make broadband more affordable and accessible, defending an open internet, and promoting independent and diverse voices in our media ecosystem. Ms. Sohn would have served as a critical voice on several initiatives before the FCC including restoring net neutrality, prohibiting digital discrimination, and combating media consolidation.
“Ms. Sohn’s nomination was ultimately derailed by industry gatekeepers and dark money groups who had a vested interest in maintaining the FCC’s current deadlock. For months, big money opposition engaged in a smear campaign that spread disinformation about Ms. Sohn’s character and record much of which has nothing to do with the FCC. In recent weeks, these attacks turned to a more hateful and bigoted nature. This disinformation playbook sets a dangerous precedent for future public interest champions who are asked to serve in government.
“With Ms. Sohn’s withdrawal, the FCC remains deadlocked. Industry must not be allowed to choose its regulator. We urge the White House to nominate an independent voice who will put the public interest ahead of corporate interests.”
