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National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women Applauds Mignon Clyburn's Nomination to the FCC

Posted on: Thursday, 11 June 2009, 14:17 CDT

WASHINGTON, June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL) today praised President Barack Obama for nominating Mignon Clyburn to serve on the Federal Communications Commission.

"The women of NOBEL salute President Obama's nomination of Mignon Clyburn," said Senator Margaret Carter, president of NOBEL. "Who better to join the Commission than Mignon Clyburn, a long-time South Carolina Public Service Commissioner whose tenure over the past ten years has shown her to be a highly experienced, deeply compassionate, smart and savvy regulator who has been a strong advocate for women and minorities."

According to Senator Carter, "the magnitude of President Obama's pick in Mignon Clyburn is amplified by this moment in history." Amongst the many issues facing the Federal Communications Commission over the coming years will be the development of a national broadband plan and a likely shift in the diversity and media ownership rules. Clyburn's background in both publishing and government lend a unique understanding of the business and regulatory perspectives at plan in framing sound policy, and she will be particularly adept in speaking to the special concerns of minority and rural communities across the country.

Currently, Ms. Clyburn is the Chairwoman of the Washington Action Committee of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), and as such, she is experienced in balancing the political demands of Washington with the realities facing the communities she serves.

"As the first African-American woman to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, Mignon Clyburn carries a powerful legacy on her shoulders and the women of NOBEL support her efforts in creating the communications policy that will shape the American landscape for generations to come," noted Senator Carter.

NOBEL serves as the voice of more than 223 Black women state legislators and appointed and elected officials throughout the United States, and represent urban, rural and suburban communities and diverse constituencies. Through its advocacy and outreach efforts, NOBEL convenes forums and develops partnerships to bring to the forefront policy solutions in healthcare, education, economic development, transportation, and energy, particularly with respect to the affect of these issues on African American families and communities.

SOURCE National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women

Source: PR Newswire

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