President elect Obama has picked a new head of the FCC. Julius Genachowski is an Obama insider who has been not only a staunch supporter but also a friend for many years. Mr. Genachowski takes the helm of the FCC during a time of transition from an analog to digital age. He also supports net neutrality and is described by a close friend as being a ’super nice, decent, honest guy.’

I know. It is easy to make a joke like “what is an honest guy going to do in Washington?” But actually it may be refreshing to see some honest folks take the ship’s helm. Mr. Genachowskiis is further described as being:

Mr. Genachowski, 46 years old, is a former Harvard Law School classmate of Mr. Obama. He previously worked at the FCC during the Clinton administration. More recently, he co-founded LaunchBox Digital, a Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm. He worked at Barry Diller’s IAC/InterActive Corp. in various executive positions for eight years after leaving the FCC.

Mr. Genachowski couldn’t be reached for comment. A spokeswoman for the Obama transition team declined to comment.

During the campaign, Mr. Genachowski served as the top technology adviser to Mr. Obama, putting together a detailed technology and innovation plan that expressed support for open Internet or “net neutrality” protections; media-ownership rules that encourage more diversity; and expansion of affordable broadband access across the country.

Hopefully the FCC will be in good hands.

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