FCC votes to allow media consolidation in Washington

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin (L) chats with Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein (C) and Robert McDowell prior to a meeting to vote on the FCC's plans to allow some TV, radio and newspaper entities to merge in Washington on December 18, 2007. The FCC voted 3-2 in favor of relaxing the media consolidation rules. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)