Bergmann Leaving FCC, Joining Wireless Lobby

Federal Communications Commission member Jonathan Adelstein, nominated by President Obama to head the Rural Utilities Service and the USDA, announced that Scott Bergmann, the Commissioner's Senior Legal Advisor, will be leaving the FCC to join CTIA -- the Wireless Association. Bergmann advised Commissioner Adelstein on a broad range of issues including broadband, universal service, wireline competition, and access for persons with disabilities. Before joining Commissioner Adelstein's office, Mr. Bergmann served as Legal Counsel to the Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau.