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On the recordMarch 24, 2015
If we can just pick up on that discussion, Commissioner Pai, you indicated that you thought it was public pressure brought to bear by President Obama in connection with what resulted in terms of the FCC order, is that correct?
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

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Jeffries questions Pai about the influence of President Obama's public pressure on the FCC's decision.

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