Verizon Statement on Senate Approval of FCC Nominations
July 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – July 24, 2009 – The Senate approved two of President Obama’s nominations to the Federal Communications Commission today, providing the agency with its full complement of five commissioners. The following is a statement by Kathleen Grillo, Verizon senior vice president for federal regulatory affairs:
Today’s Senate confirmation of Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Baker is good news. At this crucial time for broadband investment, jobs and the economy, we need a full team in place at the FCC. President Obama chose nominees with the right background and experience, and we know they will hit the ground running to deal with these important challenges.
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving more than 86 million customers nationwide. Verizon’s Wireline operations provide converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network. Wireline also includes Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 237,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $97 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.
