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Long wait for satellite radio deal may end soon
WASHINGTON - Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s acquisition of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. may be cleared by federal regulators this month, and it can't happen fast enough for XM.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-07-06
FCC chief recommends OK of satellite radio deal
WASHINGTON - The proposed merger of the nation's two satellite radio broadcasters, bogged down in the regulatory process for over a year, has cleared a major hurdle with Federal Communications Commission chief recommending approval of the $5 billion deal.
Source:(AP)
2008-06-16
Senator urges FCC to block XM-Sirius deal
A senior Democratic senator urged U.S. communications regulators on Friday to block Sirius Satellite Radio's (SIRI.O) purchase of rival XM Satellite Radio (XMSR.O), saying the deal would lead to higher prices to customers.
People:Howard Stern Activities:110th Congress
2008-04-19
Satellite radio decision criticized
When antitrust regulators decided last week to allow the nation's only two satellite radio companies to become one, they put forth an unexpected argument -- that the two companies largely do not compete with one another.
2008-04-02
US clears merger of satellite radio firms Sirius, XM
US authorities gave approval to a planned merger of US satellite radio groups Sirius and XM, saying the tie-up is unlikely to harm consumers or lessen competition.
2008-03-24
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