Guest opinion: How to make the FCC great again

Editor’s note: Berin Szóka is the president of TechFreedom, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Friday, Republicans took control of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Expect them to reverse quickly the most controversial decisions of the Obama FCC. They will change fundamentally how the agency works — including a renewed emphasis on bipartisanship. After outgoing Chairman Tom Wheeler rammed through more 3-2 votes than all the last five chairmen combined, any attempt at consensus would be a breath of fresh air. According to recent reports, President Trump plans to appoint senior Republican commissioner Ajit Pai as chairman. Expect...

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