FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN April 7, 2016
The Honorable Al Franken
United States Senate
309 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Franken:
Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with
Time Warner Cable and acquisition of AdvancelNewhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright
House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views.
Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed
transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes
several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. As you mention in your
letter, not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise
from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer
on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I
can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by
FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude
our review as quickly as possible.
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the
official record of the proceeding. ~nCerelY~%•.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN April 7,2016
The Honorable Edward J. Markey
United States Senate
255 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Markey:
Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with
Time Warner Cable and acquisition of AdvancefNewhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright
House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views.
Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed
transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes
several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. As you mention in your
letter, not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise
from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer
on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I
can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by
FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude
our review as quickly as possible. .
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the
official record of the proceeding.
Sincerely,
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN April 7, 2016
The Honorable Bernard Sanders
United States Senate
332 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Sanders:
Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with
Time Warner Cable and acquisition of AdvancelNewhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright
House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views.
Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed
transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes
several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. As you mention in your
letter, not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise
from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer
on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I
can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by
FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude
our review as quickly as possible.
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the
official record of the proceeding.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF
TH E CHAI RMAN April 7, 2016
The Honorable Elizabeth Warren
United States Senate
317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Warren:
Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with
Time Warner Cable and acquisition of AdvancelNewhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright
House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views.
Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed
transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes
several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. As you mention in your
letter, not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise
from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer
on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I
can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by
FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude
our review as quickly as possible.
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the
official record of the proceeding.
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Tom Wheeler
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF
TH E CHAI RMAN April 7,2016
The Honorable Ron Wyden
United States Senate
221 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Wyden:
Thank you for your letter regarding Charter Communications' proposed merger with
Time Warner Cable and acquisition of Advance/Newhouse Partnership, the parent of Bright
House Networks. I appreciate hearing your views.
Consistent with our rules, the Commission will evaluate whether these proposed
transactions are in the public interest. Our analysis on any transaction is always robust and takes
several factors into account, including the issues you raise in your letter. As you mention in your
letter, not only do we assess whether we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise
from the transaction, we also place great emphasis on the benefits that the transaction will confer
on American consumers. While I am unable to discuss the merits of this particular proceeding, I
can assure you that the Commission is conducting an open and transparent process as required by
FCC rules and regulations. After developing a full and complete record, we hope to conclude
our review as quickly as possible.
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. Your letter will be made part of the
official record of the proceeding.