Who's Who in Internet and Communications Regulation, 2009

The Wall Street Journal reports that President-Elect Obama plans to nominate his technology adviser, Julius Genachowski, to chair the FCC. Genachowski Picked to Head FCC - WSJ.com: "During the campaign, Mr. Genachowski served as the top technology adviser to Mr. Obama, putting together a detailed technology and innovation plan that expressed support for open Internet or 'net neutrality' protections; media-ownership rules that encourage more diversity; and expansion of affordable broadband access across the country."

Over in Congress, Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) will chair the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet. In the 111th Congress, Rep. Boucher "will oversee the digital television transition and work toward reform of the federal universal service fund, promote broadband deployment and work to enable local governments to offer broadband in communities not fully served by commercial carriers."