John Eggerton

Iconic former FCC chair was public broadcasting pioneer and approved pay TV testing

Says USAC is sufficiently subordinate to pass constitutional muster

Says company has repeatedly violated multiple privacy settlements with agency

Former FCC nominee joins American Association for Public Broadband as executive director

Bill from Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) would prevent biggest platforms from having piece of ad-exchange business

Legislation would also require annual public reports on potential harms of targeted ads

Says, in effect, why start the process if deal may crater anyway

Cites critics high-profile of FCC process and supporters of merger

Cites years-long delay in wrapping up quadrennial review of regulations

Says he regrets letting company down

Agency proposes periodic reauthorizations for overseas-based companies

Years-long effort to preempt state restrictions revived in House, Senate

Public-private partnership will help shape future of television

Pledge no newsroom job cuts for three years, even more investment in news

Amid ban threats, letter to CEO suggests steps that could ameliorate concerns

Merger opponents say writ is last-ditch effort based on artificial deadline

Biden administration seeks comment on audits, certifications and more

Says streamlining regulations, maximum flexibility, are part of charter

Lawmakers question motive and fairness of move

Opportunity to keep regulator at a political stalemate was apparently too tempting to pass up

Agency, public advocacy experience couldn’t overcome campaign to block confirmation

Legislators reintroduce update of their CALM Act

Say it is not an appealable final order

Says regulator is caving to special interests and out of step with Biden diversity efforts

FCC would be required to undertake rulemaking to that effect