[Infowarrior] - Genachowski Nominated to Chair FCC

[Richard Forno]

Julius Genachowski Nominated to Chair FCC
Cecilia Kang

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/?hpid=topnews

President Obama announced today the nomination of his technology  
adviser and law school friend Julius Genachowski to head the Federal  
Communications Commission, the government's regulatory body in charge  
of telecommunications, media, and Internet policy.

Genachowski will take over the FCC at a time of sweeping technological  
change with the convergence of high-speed Internet, wireless  
technology, media and entertainment. The FCC is also poised to take on  
a greater role with the administration's plans to pour $8 billion into  
new high-speed Internet networks in rural areas.

In a prepared statement, Obama highlighted Genachowski's business  
experience. He is a venture capitalist and has served as an executive  
to Barry Dillar's IAC/InterActive.

"He will bring to the job diverse and unparalleled experience in  
communications and technology, with two decades of accomplishment in  
the private sector and public service," Obama said.

The president also highlighted Genachowski's personal experiences.

"I know him as the son of immigrants who carries a deep appreciation  
for this country and the American dream; and as the proud father of  
three children working with his wife Rachel to be responsible parents  
in this digital age."

Genachowski was widely expected to be named FCC chairman, having had a  
key role in writing Obama's technology plan that included high-speed  
Internet availability to rural and underserved areas.