XM-Sirius Deal on Hold

Dispute at FCC Puts XM-Sirius Deal on Hold Word Count: 323 | Companies Featured in This Article: Sirius Satellite Radio, XM Satellite Radio Holdings WASHINGTON -- A dispute between two Republican commissioners at the Federal Communications Commission left the impending approval of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s purchase of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. on hold Friday afternoon. For two days, Republican Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate has been expected to cast the final vote on the merger, after reaching a deal in principle with the companies to settle several... [read full story]