In what could be a fiery session, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman Ted Cruz has moved forward with a full committee Executive Session on November 18 to consider a series of nominations, legislation, and Coast Guard promotions. The second item on the list is the nomination of Danielle Thumann Severs to serve as a Commissioner on the FCC.
Meanwhile, the official publication of the United States has published new rules that kill the Congressionally mandated 39% ownership reach limit for broadcast television licensees.
