WASHINGTON Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr is once again urging Congress to restore the agency's auction authority, arguing that the auctions have spurred innovation and produced over $233 billion in much needed revenue for the Federal government.
Carr Urges Congress to Renew FCCs Auction Authority
20/03/2025
WASHINGTON Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr is once again urging Congress to restore the agency's auction authority, arguing that the auctions have spurred innovation and produced over $233 billion in much needed revenue for the Federal government.
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