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WASHINGTON The debate over the proposed XM-Sirius merger quickly devolved into an argument about racy content Tuesday as a Senate panel began its examination of the $13 billion deal.
Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, both grilled Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin over the nature of some programs aired on the satellite radio services.
Brownback, who is also seeking the Republican presidential nomination, was the driving force in the Senate behind legislation that raised fines broadcasters face for indecent content to $325,000 per incident.
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