NAB STATEMENT ON FCC APPROVAL
OF XM-SIRIUS MONOPOLY

WASHINGTON, DC -- Upon learning of the Federal Communications Commission's approval of the proposed monopoly-merger of XM and Sirius Satellite Radio by a 3-2 vote, NAB Executive Vice President Dennis Wharton issued the following statement:

"Today's vote certainly comes as a disappointment to NAB. We continue to believe that consumers are best served by competition rather than monopolies."

About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. As the voice of more than 8,300 radio and television stations, NAB advances their interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.

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