WASHINGTON D.C. - President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate Julius Genachowski to be the next Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.  The following statement can be attributed to Ken Ferree, President of The Progress & Freedom Foundation:

"Julius Genachowski is an outstanding choice to chair the Commission.  He is knowledgeable, experienced, and presumably will have the ear of the most influential people within the Administration.  PFF looks forward to working with Mr. Genachowski and the agency under his leadership."

The Progress & Freedom Foundation is a market-oriented think tank that studies the digital revolution and its implications for public policy. It is a 501(c)(3) research & educational organization.