Tom Wheeler
Tom Wheeler is an American telecommunications executive and former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. A prominent advocate for net neutrality and consumer protection, Wheeler has played a significant role in shaping telecommunications policy and regulation in the United States. His tenure at the FCC was marked by efforts to expand broadband access and modernize communications infrastructure. In recent news, he criticized current FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to block mergers based on companies' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, asserting that such actions overstep the FCC's authority.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 72,956 | $21,000,000 | 4,629$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 72,956 | $21,000,000 | 4,629$ |
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Tom Wheeler, the FCC chair from 2013 to 2017 during the Obama administration, said Carr is overstepping the FCC’s authority by threatening to block deals because he opposes companies’ diversity policies.
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