XM/Sirius Merger Gains Final Approval

At last putting an end to a regularly process that lasted well over a year, the Federal Communications Commission on Friday gave final approval to the merger between satellite radio companies XM and Sirius, the Associated Press reported.

The approval, which came by a 3-2 party-line vote, took place after the companies agreed to settle past fines of more than $20 million.

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