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Capito Votes To Reconfirm FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

Statement

Date: Oct. 2, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Legislative Branch

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released this statement after voting to reconfirm Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai as a member of the FCC. Pai was reconfirmed by a 52-41 vote.

"Chairman Pai has been such an important and effective partner in working to better connect communities in West Virginia and across the country, a priority he and I share. He truly understands the need to bring more rural communities online and has shown a real commitment to closing the digital divide in America. From starting a business to utilizing telemedicine, broadband is critical to strengthening our economy and providing important services to West Virginians, and I know Chairman Pai will continue to support and drive efforts to expand access to affordable high-speed internet. I was happy to support his reconfirmation and look forward to continuing our work together."


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