• Mashable, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:18 PM

After a friendly confirmation hearing, it seems increasingly likely that President Obama's choice for Federal Communications Commission chair, Tom Wheeler, will get the job, writes Alex Fitzpatrick.  At the hearing, "Wheeler was far from grilled on telecom issues — instead, he was gently massaged for answers" -- such as his takes on media mergers ("There is scarcely anything more important that comes before the commission than merger review") and spectrum auctions ("I will move expeditiously to make spectrum available by auction in multiple bands.")

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