Genachowski handily passes confirmation hearing

The Senate confirmation hearing of Julius Genachowski as FCC chairman on Tuesday was about as contentious as two Buddhist monks talking at a peace rally. Genachowski handily won confirmation by the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, while reaping the benefit of compliments like "if you aren’t qualified, then I don't know who is" (Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb.), and “[you have the] perfect background" (Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D.).

Committee members did warn Genachowski that they expect big changes, and told him that former Chairman Kevin Martin’s approach to things was the opposite of what they want now...