Removed from XM's playlist:John Ashcroft is using his remaining influence in the Justice Department to lobby on behalf of the National Association of Broadcasters against the proposed satellite radio merger -- the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Ashcroft's consulting firm initially approached XM before eventually being hired by NAB.
Ashcroft originally intended to shill for XM before NAB "opted to pay him to parrot their views" (according to an XM spokesperson)
John Ashcroft lobbying for NAB after being rebuffed by XM
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John Ashcroft lobbying for NAB after being rebuffed by XM
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/05/john ... fed-by-xm/