Nathan Simington

D.C. power brokers still have an antiquated “Black & White” view of broadcasters that is blocking the industry’s future, Simington said at the NAB Show

FCC wants to change the Nielsen data used in retransmission consent negotiations but one commissioner questioned their use of “unaccredited” Nielsen data

Nathan Simington, originally from Canada, spotlights "the gift of U.S. citizenship"

Simington’s five-year term is back-dated to July 1, 2019

In a 49-46 vote, Simington is set to take vacant commissioner role from departing O’Rielly

A confirmation vote is reportedly scheduled for Dec. 8

Would succeed O'Rielly, who has to exit before new Congress is seated

Confirmation would mean 2-2 FCC once Pai leaves and until third Dem is confirmed

Simington’s involvement in the petition has been a key question in his confirmation

President Trump weighed in on Twitter to confirm nomination “ASAP”