Groups Seek to Delay FCC Chairman Pai’s Re-confirmation

Media consolidation and deregulation critics are trying to prevent Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai from being confirmed for a new term, tying it to what they say are continuing questions about the FCC's handling of the Sinclair/Tribune merger, plus their concerns about the merger itself. Pai's term expired in June, but he can continue to serve until the end of 2018 even if he does not get confirmed for re-nomination. Allied Progress, IBEW Broadcasting, Latino Victory Project, and CREDO Action say Republicans are trying to "rush" reconfirmation through in the next few weeks.