Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT) and Cong. Kinzinger (R-IL), acting at the League's request, submitted similar requests to Chairwoman Rosenworcel in the early Spring. But, those requests, while greatly appreciated, were not as strong or as direct as Sen. Wicker's.

    The LAC, David Siddall, Pres. Roderick and our lobbyists met with Sen. Wicker's staff and with Sen. Wicker's staff on the Commerce Committee during our trip to Washington , DC in September to again request his assistance in moving the FCC off the dime. That visit and our years long relationship with Sen. Wicker has borne fruit. Sen. Wicker is the Ranking Member on the Commerce Committee; an "inquiry" and a demand for a timeline from a Senator as Senior and as powerful as Sen. Wicker carries weight.

    I would suggest that publishing a news item on the website that would feature this letter would be welcomed by the Members, would be appreciated by Sen. Wicker, and would send a message to Washington that Amateur Radio has powerful friends.