FCC Chairman Lobbies Pentagon for More Spectrum

At a press conference on August 3, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said on that he is personally lobbying the military to help free more airwaves for private companies. He has recently taken to working with Pentagon officials on plans that would provide more spectrum to companies and help the military manage its resources. "I do see the potential for win-win solutions," Chairman Genachowski said. Direct, high-level engagement with the Pentagon, he said, increases the likelihood that a compromise can be worked out.