FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
The Honorable John Adler
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1223 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Adler:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's review ofthe proposed joint
venture between Comcast Corporation and General Electric Company (GE), together with GE's
subsidiary, NBC Universal, Inc. I appreciate your interest in this important transaction and value
your views. We will make your correspondence part ofthe record in the proceeding.
I agree that the Commission's analysis ofthe proposed Comcast-GE transaction must be
thorough, fair, and conducted in an expeditious manner. Staffstudied carefully the
Commission's past practices in reviewing proposed transactions in order to develop procedures
that better achieve these objectives. As part ofthis effort, the Commission's Public Notice
seeking comment on the applications required that all substantive issues be raised in the initial
filings so that the parties would have the opportunity to address the issues as early as possible in
the proceeding.
Please be assured that the issues discussed in your letter, including the potential benefits
ofa combined Comcast-NBC Universal to the American public, will be considered carefully as
part ofthe Commission's independent review ofthe transaction. Our staff will continue to work
diligently as it reviews the record compiled in the proceeding, including all petitions and
comments received from the public. We also will continue to coordinate our efforts with those
ofthe Department ofJustice as we strive to have a comprehensive and timely review.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
September 29, 2010
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
September 29,2010
The Honorable Frank A. LoBiondo
U.S. House of Representatives
2427 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman LoBiondo:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's review of the proposed joint
venture between Comcast Corporation and General Electric Company (GE), together with GE's
subsidiary, NBC Universal, Inc. I appreciate your interest in this important transaction and value
your views. We will make your correspondence part of the record in the proceeding.
I agree that the Commission's analysis of the proposed Comcast-GE transaction must be
thorough, fair, and conducted in an expeditious manner. Staff studied carefully the
Commission's past practices in reviewing proposed transactions in order to develop procedures
that better achieve these objectives. As part of this effort, the Commission's Public Notice
seeking comment on the applications required that all substantive issues be raised in the initial
filings so that the parties would have the opportunity to address the issues as early as possible in
the proceeding.
Please be assured that the issues discussed in your letter, including the potential benefits
of a combined Comcast-NBC Universal to the American public, will be considered carefully as
part of the Commission's independent review of the transaction. Our staff will continue to work
diligently as it reviews the record compiled in the proceeding, including all petitions and
comments received from the public. We also will continue to coordinate our efforts with those
of the Department of Justice as we strive to have a comprehensive and timely review.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be of further assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
September 29,2010
The Honorable Christopher H. Smith
U.S. House of Representatives
2373 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Smith:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's review ofthe proposed joint
venture between Comcast Corporation and General Electric Company (GE), together with GE s
subsidiary, BC Universal, Inc. I appreciate your interest in this important transaction and value
your views. We will make your correspondence part ofthe record in the proceeding.
I agree that the Commission's analysis of the proposed Comcast-GE transaction must be
thorough, fair and conducted in an expeditious manner. Staff studied carefully the
Commission's past practices in reviewing proposed transactions in order to develop procedures
that better achieve these objectives. As part ofthis effort, the Commission's Public olice
seeking comment on the applications required that all substantive issues be raised in the initial
filings so that the parties would have the opportunity to address the issues as early as possible in
the proceeding.
Please be assured that the issues discussed in your letter, including the potential benefits
ofa combined Comcast-NBC Universal to the American public, will be considered carefully as
part ofthe Commission's independent review of the transaction. Our staff will continue to work
diligently as it reviews the record compiled in the proceeding, including all petitions and
comments received from the public. We also will continue to coordinate our efforts with those
ofthe Department ofJustice as we strive to have a comprehensive and timely review.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
September 29,2010
The Honorable Steven R. Rothman
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2303 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Rothman:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's review ofthe proposed joint
venture between Comcast Corporation and General Electric Company (GE), together with GE's
subsidiary, NBC Universal, Inc. I appreciate your interest in this important transaction and value
your views. We will make your correspondence part ofthe record in the proceeding.
I agree that the Commission's analysis ofthe proposed Comcast-GE transaction must be
thorough, fair, and conducted in an expeditious manner. Staff studied carefully the
Commission's past practices in reviewing proposed transactions in order to develop procedures
that better achieve these objectives. As part ofthis effort, the Commission's Public Notice
seeking comment on the applications required that all substantive issues be raised in the initial
filings so that the parties would have the opportunity to address the issues as early as possible in
the proceeding.
Please be assured that the issues discussed in your letter, including the potential benefits
of a combined Comcast-NBC Universal to the American public, will be considered carefully as
part ofthe Commission's independent review ofthe transaction. Our staff will continue to work
diligently as it reviews the record compiled in the proceeding, including all petitions and
comments received from the public. We also will continue to coordinate our efforts with those
ofthe Department ofJustice as we strive to have a comprehensive and timely review.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
September 29,2010
The Honorable Leonard Lance
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
114 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Lance:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's review ofthe proposed joint
venture between Comcast Corporation and General Electric Company (GE), together with GE's
subsidiary, BC Universal, Inc. I appreciate your interest in this important transaction and value
your views. We will make your correspondence part ofthe record in the proceeding.
I agree that the Commission's analysis of the proposed Comcast-GE transaction must be
thorough, fair, and conducted in an expeditious manner. Staff studied carefully the
Commission's past practices in reviewing proposed transactions in order to develop procedures
that better achieve these objectives. As part ofthis effort the Commission's Public olice
seeking comment on the applications required that all substantive issues be raised in the initial
filings so that the parties would have the opportunity to address the issues as early as possible in
the proceeding.
Please be assured that the issues discussed in your letter, including the potential benefits
ofa combined Comcast- BC Universal to the American public, will be considered carefully as
part ofthe Commission's independent review of the transaction. Our staff will continue to work
diligently as it reviews the record compiled in the proceeding, including all petitions and
comments received from the public. We also will continue to coordinate our efforts with those
ofthe Department ofJustice as we strive to have a comprehensive and timely review.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
September 29,2010
The Honorable Robert E. Andrews
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2265 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Andrews:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's review ofthe proposed joint
venture between Comcast Corporation and General Electric Company (GE), together with GE's
subsidiary, NBC Universal, Inc. I appreciate your interest in this important transaction and value
your views. We will make your correspondence part ofthe record in the proceeding.
I agree that the Commission's analysis ofthe proposed Comcast-GE transaction must be
thorough, fair, and conducted in an expeditious manner. Staff studied carefully the
Commission's past practices in reviewing proposed transactions in order to develop procedures
that better achieve these objectives. As part ofthis effort, the Commission's Public Notice
seeking comment on the applications required that all substantive issues be raised in the initial
filings so that the parties would have the opportunity to address the issues as early as possible in
the proceeding.
Please be assured that the issues discussed in your letter, including the potential benefits
ofa combined Comcast-NBC Universal to the American public, will be considered carefully as
part ofthe Commission's independent review ofthe transaction. Our staff will continue to work
diligently as it reviews the record compiled in the proceeding, including all petitions and
comments received from the public. We also will continue to coordinate our efforts with those
ofthe Department ofJustice as we strive to have a comprehensive and timely review.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski