Burns Asks if FTC Can Monitor Nielsen's LPM

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NEW YORK Congress is not finished with its examination of Nielsen Media Research’s controversial roll out of local people meters.

In a follow-up to hearings held July 15 before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, chairman Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Mont.) today sent a letter to Deborah Majoras, chairperson of the Federal Trade Commission, asking if the FTC has the authority to become involved in the process to ensure the TV ratings are fair and accurate.

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