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FCC Republican resigns, leaving agency with just two commissioners

FCC Commissioners Nathan Simington, a Republican, and Geoffrey Starks, a Democrat, have both announced their resignations, impacting the agency's political balance.

MAIN POINTS
  1. Nathan Simington, a Republican FCC Commissioner, has resigned.
  2. Geoffrey Starks, a Democrat FCC Commissioner, has also resigned.
  3. Their resignations affect the political composition of the FCC.
  4. The departures may influence future regulatory decisions.
TAKEAWAYS
  1. The FCC will need to fill two commissioner positions.
  2. Changes in the FCC's political makeup could alter its policy direction.
  3. The resignations highlight potential shifts in regulatory priorities.
  4. New appointments may impact telecommunications and media regulations.
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