Beyond the Fairness Doctrine: Radio's Fight over the XM-Sirius Merger

Publication Date: September 2007

Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Edwin III Meese; James L. Gattuso

Series: WebMemo

Topic: Media, telecommunications, and information (Radio)

Keywords: Regulation; antitrust; broadcasting; broadcasters

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Regulators should permit a merger that would strengthen competition and could lead to improved services for consumers.