House Commerce Schedules Comcast-NBCU Hearing in Chicago
Chicago will be the site of a July 8 House Energy and Commerce Communications Subcommittee field hearing on the impact of the proposed Comcast-NBCU merger. The announcement follows word that the FCC has scheduled a July 13 public forum in the Windy City on the transaction, being reviewed by the agency and Justice Department.
So why is the Second City the first destination for both the commission and Congress? Comcast is the dominant cable provider in the market, owns a regional sports network there and would own Chicago's NBC affiliate if the deal is approved. Plus, it's a short airplane hop away from DC.
Here are the vitals on the hearing:
"Comcast and NBC Universal: Who Benefits?" on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in room 2525 of the Everett Dirksen Federal Building, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois.
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