Senate confirmation of Jonathan Adelstein as a Democrat FCC commissioner. (Just in from the Nation's Capital).(Senator John McCain delays confirmation process)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, July, 2002

Senate confirmation of Jonathan Adelstein as a Democrat FCC commissioner is being held up once again, this time by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). McCain has told Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D.S.D.) and Senate Minority Leader Trent Loft (R-Miss.) that he will block all nominations until he gets assurances from both that his choice for the Federal Election Commission, Washington attorney Ellen Weintraub, will be confirmed by the Senate before September.