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For Immediate Release

Carr Announces Greg Watson as Policy Advisor

WASHINGTON, DC, January 19, 2021—FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced today that Greg Watson has joined his office as Policy Advisor.

“I am very pleased to welcome Greg to the office as a Policy Advisor,” said Commissioner Carr.  “He brings a breadth of Legislative and Executive Branch experience to the job, having worked in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as well as in Congress for the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  I look forward to drawing on Greg’s strategic advice and his deep understanding of communications policy.” 

Prior to joining Commissioner Carr’s office, Greg served as a Policy Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer of the United States in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy where he led efforts to increase broadband access through the American Broadband Initiative.  He was also involved with the Administration’s efforts to advance America’s leadership in 5G.  Prior to his tenure at the White House, Greg was an advisor to Congressman Steve Scalise and the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he handled a broad range of communications and technology issues.  Before moving to Washington, DC, he was a campaign aide to Congressman Fred Upton.  Greg is a graduate of East Carolina University, where he studied History and Political Science.

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