FCC approves XM-Sirius merger

The XM Radio logo is seen on a billboard near their headquarters in Washington on February 20, 2007. The Federal Communications Commission approved a merger Friday night between XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. The deal creates a $13 billion satellite broadcasting giant, with subscribers having access to both XM and Sirius programming. Opponets, including consumer and broadcasting industry groups, say the merger gives one company a monopoly of the satellite radio industry. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch/File Photo)