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FCC Fines XM, Sirius About $20 Million for Past Violations
The Federal Communications Commission said today it fined XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio about $20 million for past technical violations, in what may be the final step before approving the companies' merger.
FCC Close To Backing XM-Sirius Merger
A merger of the nation's two satellite radio operators moved closer to conclusion yesterday with the deciding vote said to be leaning toward the deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
Washtech Headlines
Pr. William 911 Failures Cited: Service Disrupted Four Times in Past Two Months (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B01)
Right Click: The GOP's Cyrus Krohn Has His Sites Set On Updating the Party's Internet Connection (Post, July 23, 2008; Page C01)
XM Radio Predicts Quarterly Loss Even as Its Customer Base Grows (Post, July 22, 2008; Page D06)
Liberal Bloggers Brace for Victory: Obama's Prospects Pose New Concerns for Netroots (Post, July 21, 2008; Page C01)
Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online (Post, July 21, 2008; Page D01)
In Texas, the Right Boots Up to Gain Strength Online (Post, July 18, 2008; Page C01)
County Wins Award for Government on the Web (Post, July 17, 2008; Page LZ01)
Controlling A Hole in The Ground: Utility Work Prompts Oversight Proposal (Post, July 17, 2008; Page VA01)
Espresso Tiff Spills Onto Blogosphere: Man's Tiff With Barista Spills Onto Internet (Post, July 17, 2008; Page B01)
Charles, St. Mary's Share Data On Crime: Web Site Is Part Of Statewide Effort (Post, July 10, 2008; Page SM01)
Metro Posts Alerts for Bus Riders: Web Site to List Disruptions by Route; E-Mail Service Planned (Post, July 8, 2008; Page B03)
Va. Tests Web Transcripts For College Applications: Program Aims to Streamline Process (Post, July 6, 2008; Page PW07)
Va. Program Aims to Streamline College Applications (Post, July 3, 2008; Page AA04)
A New Political Geography: Role Reversals in Virginias Reflect National Shifts (Post, June 29, 2008; Page A01)
CEO Who Led Growth to Leave MedImmune (Post, June 27, 2008; Page D01)
Former Customers Off Limits To Verizon: FCC Rules Against Courting of Exes (Post, June 24, 2008; Page D01)
Verizon to Press Contractors On Immigrant Workers' Pay (Post, June 24, 2008; Page D04)
ENVIRONMENT: Google, Not Ghosts, Behind Creepy View of Chesapeake (Post, June 21, 2008; Page B04)
Radio Merger Under Fire From Black Lawmakers: Caucus, FCC Chair Differ On Setting Aside XM, Sirius Channels for Minorities (Post, June 17, 2008; Page D01)
O'Malley Pledges More Investment To Bolster Md.'s Biotech Industry (Post, June 17, 2008; Page D04)
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