Clinton taps Kennard for FCC chair. (Pres Bill Clinton, William Kennard, Federal Communications Commission) (includes related article on relocation of FCC offices)

From: Broadcasting & Cable | Date: July 28, 1997| Author: McConnell, Chris | Copyright information

William Kennard last week squeaked by Kathleen Wallman and Ralph Everett to win the FCC chairman sweepstakes.

The FCC general counsel and commission nominee got the nod from Clinton administration officials as the replacement for FCC Chairman Reed Hundt. Although the White House late Friday had not made it official, several sources said the administration might name Kennard chairman within days.

In a package aimed at placating Senate Democrats who are pushi...

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