Senate Democrat requests ‘fulsome’ investigation of FCC wrongdoing

Published May 12, 2016 8:54pm ET



The ranking Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee is calling for reassurance that a probe into information leaked from the Federal Communications Commission will be conducted in a “fulsome and independent” manner.

“I trust you will review all potential sources of leaked information,” Florida Sen. Bill Nelson wrote to FCC Inspector General David Hunt on Thursday. “I am confident that you will also examine statements made by commissioners and FCC employees through social media in the lead-up to the open meeting.”

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