Tom Wheeler and the Obama-Biden Administration The roots of this regulatory capture crisis can be traced back to policy decisions made during the Obama-Biden administration. One of the most concerning moves was the appointment of Tom Wheeler, a former head of the wireless industry, as Chairman of the FCC. Under Wheeler’s leadership, the FCC became […]
Regulatory Capture
Regulatory Capture and the FCC’s Inaction on Mobile Phone Safety Guidelines
The issue of regulatory capture is a significant concern in modern governance, particularly when it comes to the regulation of industries that have a direct impact on public health and safety. One of the most glaring examples of this phenomenon can be seen in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) inaction on updating mobile phone safety […]