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Todd Shields
XM-Sirius Deal Opposed by States; Review Slips to May
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 29, 2008 - 7:41amLast updated: May 7, 2008 - 10:06am
The proposed merger of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. was opposed by four states that say the combination of the only two pay radio companies poses a threat to competition.
DTV Date Divides Pols, Alarms NAB
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 31, 2005 - 10:53amLast updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:51pm
Action by the Republican-dominated House Commerce Committee has broadcasters fearing the digital TV transition could leave them with a reduced audience watching degraded pictures.
Hurricane Katrina Whips Up Spectrum Storm in D.C.
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 19, 2005 - 9:08amLast updated: July 11, 2008 - 8:06am
Hearst-Argyle Television senior vp for news Fred Young has a message for the rising chorus of officials telling TV broadcasters to move, and soon, off the spectrum they've used for decades...
