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Senators Taking Sides In AT&T/T Mobile Merger

Posted by samzenpus on from the no-sir-I-don't-like-it dept.

Sniper98G writes "US senators have no official power to block the AT&T/T Mobile merger. But that has not stopped them from making strong recommendations to the FCC and the department of justice. This whole situation has left me asking 'If the US senate and house are so concerned about a Triploy in wireless communication, where are the hearings about why most US household only have access to one or two wired communication providers?'"

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  1. This is not what you think by erroneus · · Score: 4, Interesting

    They had plenty of time to "take positions" earlier but remained silent. I have to wonder if this has more to do with collecting campaign funding than actually caring about a cause.

    1. Re:This is not what you think by Grave · · Score: 3, Interesting

      The "Me too, I have input!" syndrome, as you put it, is still about getting re-elected, if you ask me. Why else would these people chime in on a subject they can't control and have little knowledge of? To stay in the public eye, and be able to say "I opposed this" or "I supported this" when their next opponent in the campaign cycle decides to challenge them.

      End re-election concerns by going to single terms, and I bet most political posturing and useless activities like this would end (or at least become significantly less).

  2. Hmm... by AngryDeuce · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Clearly someone has missed their yearly bribe payment, oh wait, I mean "campaign contribution".

    I'm sure this will all get sorted soon. Once that check gets deposited, it always does...