Former U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, Nominated to the Broadcasting Board of Governors

24 November 2009

Broadcasting Board of Governors

On November 18, 2009, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Victor H. Ashe, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland, and three others to the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG).  The BBG encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.  BBG broadcasters distribute programming in 60 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 175 million people via radio, TV, the Internet and other new media. The BBG works to serve as an example of a free and professional press, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions.

Mr. Ashe served as United States Ambassador to Poland from June 2004 to October 2009.  President Obama also nominated Dennis Mulhaupt, Dana Perino, and S. Enders Wimbush.