FCC Chairman Ajit Pai wins praise for progress, criticism over deregulation

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Nine months after Ajit Pai was named the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the Republican is being praised by some for the new era of productivity he has ushered in at the commission, and criticized by detractors for what they say are efforts to roll back consumer protections.

President Trump designated Pai to lead the FCC in January, in a move that was heralded by fellow Republicans.

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