Chairman Walden Tells FCC to Slow Its Roll

House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) is urging the Federal Communications Commission to press pause on any new regulations. "The notion of instituting new rules and regulations, cramming stuff out the door, is unnecessary, unwanted and unfair - and needs to cease and desist," Chairman Walden said. His message comes as Republicans embrace their newfound control of Washington, and as Chairman Walden himself seeks the role of chairman of the full House Commerce Committee. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has a couple of pending issues on his plate, including his plans to open up the cable-box market and increase competition among business broadband providers.