Interactive Relationship Map for Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission


Julius Genachowski, LaunchBox Digital		Genachowski was a Harvard classmate of Barack Obama and served as the President’s technology advisor and strategist during the recent Presidential campaign. He also was a fundraiser, who brought in more than $500,000 in campaign contributions to Obama-Biden campaign committee. He previously served as the Chief Counsel for FCC Chairman Reed Hundt during the Clinton Administration. Mr. Genachowski was the co-founder of venture capital firm, LaunchBox Digital, headquartered in the Washington DC area. Genachowski is known to support an "open" Internet with net neutrality protections, media ownership rules that promote diversity, and the expansion of access to and use of broadband services.

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The Nomination and Confirmation Process

President Obama formally nominated Julius Genachowski, age 46, to the position of FCC Chairman on March 3, 2009. His confirmation hearing was held on June 17. On June 19, the Senate put the nomination on the fast track, pending any holds.

Genachowski will succeed Kevin Martin, who was appointed by President Bush. Commissioner Michael Copps has been serving as the Acting Chairman, since Inauguration Day.

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Julius Genachowski, FCC Chairman, Confirmation Hearing, June 16, 2009. Source: U. S. Senate

Click on screen above to launch video of confirmation hearing. Testimony begins at 56:25. Also see YouTube video link below.

Nominations Hearing

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
02:30 PM
SR - 253

View Archive Webcast
16:50 Hearing Start, Introductions and Opening Statements of Senators
56:25 Testimony of Nominee Begins

Nominee: Julius Genachowski, to be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Majority Statements
John D. Rockefeller, IV

Minority Statements
Kay Bailey Hutchison

Witnesses
Opening Remarks

Panel 1
Mr. Julius Genachowski
Chairman - Designate
Federal Communications Commission

Panel 2
Mr. Robert C. McDowell
Member - Designate (Reappointment)
Federal Communications Commission

YouTube video: Julius Genachowski, Confirmation Hearing, C-SPAN3

Obama's Advisors: Interactive Graphic (Wall Street Journal)

Obama to Tap Tech Adviser as FCC Chief

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