Wallsten to be Economics Director of FCC Broadband Task Force

Wallsten to be Economics Director of FCC Broadband Task Force

August 25, 2009 – The FCC has named TPI Vice President for Research and Senior Fellow Scott Wallsten economics director of its broadband task force, which is charged with developing the U.S. national broadband plan. Wallsten will take a temporary leave of absence from TPI to work on the plan, which is scheduled to be completed in February, 2010. He will return to his position at TPI after the task force has completed its work.

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