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NAB RADIO SHOW TO FEATURE FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN

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by Bob Hamilton 08/25/2008
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WASHINGTON, DC --Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin will participate in a one-on-one interview with NAB Radio Board member Russ Withers, owner of Withers Broadcasting Companies, during a breakfast session on Thursday, September 18 at The NAB Radio Show in Austin.

"One-on-One with Chairman Martin" will begin at 7:15 a.m. and be immediately followed by the Group Executives Super Session Breakfast sponsored by L...

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FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN WILL SUPPORT XM/SIRIUS MERGER

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by Bob Hamilton 06/16/2008
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In a statement yesterday, Kevin Martin announced "As I have indicated before, this is an unusual situation.  I am recommending that with the voluntary commitments[Sirius and XM] have offered, on balance, this transaction would be inthe public interest."  Martin is expected to call for a vote this week.    While it's not known how the Commissioners will vote it is expected that the two Republicans will line up with Martin and the final step ...
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FCC'S MARTIN SET TO VOTE ON CROSS MEDIA OWNERSHIP DESPITE CONGRESSIONAL OPPOSITION

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by Bob Hamilton 12/17/2007
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FCC Chairman Kevin Martin is determined to put new rules on media cross ownership to a vote tomorrow, December 18th despite bi-partisan voiced oppostion and threats from Congress.  Martin set the date a year ago for a final vote which would ultimately make it easier for one company to own radio,TV and newspapers in a single market.
       With a 3-2 Republican majority the new rules are expected to pass. Democra...
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