Jim, I don't recall anything that would have led to the conclusion that Ruth Milkman was inclined to stonewall our issues. Every change offers an opportunity to build a new relationship. Dave From: Jim Weaver K8JE [mailto:K8JE@ARRL.org] Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 1:02 PM To: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ; arrl-odv Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:22068] FCC staffing changes Dave, Although this may be too early to reach strong conclusions, what, if any, effect do you predict replacing Ruth Milkman is likely to have on moving responses to our petitions? I am coming from an understanding that she has been a negative influence on developing and issuing action on some of these. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-1661; e-mail K8JE@arrl.org<mailto:K8JE@arrl.org> ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is Members: The reason ARRL is ________________________________ From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org<mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: 04 November, 2013 12:55 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:22068] FCC staffing changes Newly appointed FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced his key staff appointments today. His Chief of Staff will be Ruth Milkman who has been heading the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Replacing her on an acting basis is Roger Sherman, who is coming to the FCC from the minority staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Dave K1ZZ ________________________________ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com> Version: 2014.0.4158 / Virus Database: 3615/6806 - Release Date: 11/03/13