Sullivan Gets FCC Progress on Rural Healthcare, 'Not There Yet' on Carr Hold End
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, told reporters Wednesday that talks with the FCC on USF Rural Health Care Program concerns brought him closer to resolution to lift his hold on Senate confirmation of FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr. But “we're not there…
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yet.” Sullivan went public with his hold in September and noted progress on his RHCP concerns following a November meeting with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai (see 1811160043). The hold delayed confirmation of Democratic FCC nominee Geoffrey Starks via pairing (see 1809130059). Telecom lobbyists noted signs in recent days of potential progress toward an end to Sullivan's hold and improved prospects the Senate will approve the nominees in an end-of-year confirmations package.