Timely Wheeler Confirmation Depends on Cruz Meeting, Observers Say

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A dialogue may be in the works that would allow confirmationnof FCC Chairman-nominee Tom Wheeler. Sen. Ted Cruz, RTexas,nplaced a hold on potential Senate unanimous consent confirmationnattempts last week, but he may meet with Wheeler soon.nMultiple observers pointed to a potential meeting next week as vitalnin resolving the dispute and getting the two FCC nominees —nWheeler and Republican nominee Michael O’Rielly — confirmednin a timely fashion. Otherwise, observers warned Thursday, suchna hold may drag for months.