[May 02, 2013] TIA Applauds Nomination of Tom Wheeler as FCC Chair Tweet (Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ARLINGTON, Va., May 1 -- The Telecommunications Industry Association issued the following news release: The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today commented on the imminent nomination of Tom Wheeler to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Grant Seiffert, president of TIA, issued the following statement: "TIA applauds the pending nomination of Tom Wheeler to chair the FCC. He has the proven ability to transcend a broad range of industry perspectives to reach balanced outcomes. Given that one of the most important challenges facing the FCC will be assuring a successful television spectrum incentive auction, Wheeler's breadth of experience makes him especially well-suited to lead the FCC at this time. "Commissioner Clyburn will provide valued continuity to the FCC during the nomination process as the most senior commissioner and as the interim Chairman. Since her appointment in 2009, she has been a key contributor to a very productive period at the Commission." TNS MD66130502-4326011 61MariaDonald (c) 2013 Targeted News Service [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]