The XM and Sirius merger will need approval from both the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission, the governmental agency that regulates radio and television.

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In April China defended itself (another first) at the Mekong River Commission, the inter-governmental body supposed to resolve disputes.

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Of course, by the evening of that date, the commission, which is a governmental commission deleted that single word or description from the committee and caved in completely.

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