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To: tradesman who wrote (40484)12/8/2000 9:14:22 AM
From: ANANT  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 41369
 
VOTES MAY BE IN soon on the AOL-Time Warner merger.
( From WSJ Dec 08,00 )
The Federal Trade Commission moves toward a Thursday ruling. Despite lingering doubts, at least three of the five FTC members are now expected to vote to approve the deal. A draft settlement commits the firms to open Time Warner's high-speed cable lines to AOL's rivals while imposing tough nondiscrimination terms.

The Federal Communications Commission, moving on a separate track, is expected to approve the deal quickly as well. It may seek only a few further commitments, such as opening up AOL's instant-messaging services. The FCC chairman met again this week with FTC officials to coordinate strategy