October 28, 2020

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to leave agency next year

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to leave agency next year

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Monday announced his intent to resign his post next January, concluding a four-year run atop the nation’s telecom agency.

Author: Tony Romm

Date: 2020-11-30

URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/30/ajit-pai-fcc-resign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_business-technology

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