FCC Set for Possible Partisan Stalemate After Nomination Fails
- Rosenworcel departure could leave agency with 2-to-2 tie
- Rules targeted by Republicans include net neutrality
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The U.S. Senate adjourned without confirming Jessica Rosenworcel for a second term on the Federal Communications Commission, forcing her out of office and setting up the agency for a partisan deadlock as the Republican administration of Donald J. Trump begins.
Without other changes, the Democrat’s departure would leave the FCC hindered, with two Republicans and two Democrats on the five-member panel, until the Senate can confirm a Republican to gain a majority.