Telecommunication Issues
During this Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, the witnesses talked about and answered questions on recent mergers in the telecommunicat… read more
During this Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, the witnesses talked about and answered questions on recent mergers in the telecommunications industry. They mentioned how cable, film, and telephone company mergers would affect consumers. Specifically, the recent acquisitions by Bell Atlantic, Viacom, and Paramount have brought new competitors into the telecommunications industry and the ramifications of these were examined. close
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- Martin Davis Chairman and CEO Paramount Pictures
- Dale N. Hatfield Founder and President Hatfield Associates
- Peter W. Huber Representative Kellogg, Huber and Hansen
- Sumner M. Redstone Chairman Viacom, Inc.
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