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Gopal Ratnam

Sohn withdraws after Manchin opposes her FCC confirmation

Gigi Sohn withdrew her nomination to become a member of the Federal Communications Commission after Sen. Joe Manchin III on Tuesday said he would oppose her confirmation.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Sohn’s withdrawal at a news conference. “She would have brought tremendous intellect and experience” to the FCC, Jean-Pierre said, adding that Sohn was a leading advocate for consumers.

Jean-Pierre said the White House doesn’t have any updates about possible nominees.

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