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FCC approves Sirius-XM satellite radio merger

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday formally approved Sirius Satellite Radio’s $3.3 billion buyout of former competitor XM Satellite Radio with conditions. [MORE]

Source: CNET

XM/Sirius Merger Nears Approval Today

Friday, July 25th, 2008

FCC commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate is expected to vote in favor of the merger today, giving the deal a majority approval vote. [MORE]

Source: Rolling Stone

Merger of XM and Sirius a Step Closer to Approval

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

The Federal Communications Commission was set to approve a merger between XM and Sirius on Thursday, a move that would end a nearly 18-month review of a deal that would essentially create a monopoly in satellite radio. [MORE]

Source: The New York Times