Weiner, Engel Back Sat Radio Merger

Congressman Anthony Weiner, a likely candidate for mayor in 2009, and his colleague Eliot Engel has come out in favor on the impending merger between satellite radio providers XM Radio and Sirius. Both have filed comments supporting the move with the FCC during the last month.

"I believe that this merger will improve the variety and quality of satellite radio services to consumers," said Engel.

"There is no doubt that the merger would be good for consumers of this service. A merger will allow the two companies to pool their resources, cut costs through economies of scale, boost innovation by bringing together their best and brightest talent, and ultimately make more programming available to subscribers," said Weiner.

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