Redl Emerging as Most Likely Choice to Head NTIA
New Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross quietly met with House Commerce aide David Redl, most likely to discuss picking Redl as next NTIA administrator, industry officials said Monday. Redl is viewed as a top candidate for the post (see 1702240049) with…
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support from industry and within the federal spectrum community. The industry officials said that doesn’t guarantee Redl will be named, but he's now the most likely candidate for the key communications position. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., has made clear his support for David Quinalty, his communications aide, for the job (see 1703010071). “I would think that the administration would want to counter the criticisms that so many political positions remain unfilled,” a former NTIA official said. Ross was sworn in as secretary last week (see 1702280048). A department spokesman declined to comment. Redl didn't comment.