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By JOHN DUNBAR, AP
17 July 2008 @ 06:17 pm EST

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In this March 20, 2008 file photo, a sign for XM Satellite Radio hangs over its exhibit space at the New York International Auto Show in New York. The potential deciding vote in the U.S. government's review of the $3.1 billion merger between satellite radio companies tells The Associated Press he will vote in favor of the deal if the companies agree to tougher conditions. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)

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Public Knowledge, a public interest group that specializes in technology issues, has been pushing for more concessions from the companies. Gigi Sohn, president of the organization, said the previous offer fell short, but the new one is more promising.

"If we get what Adelstein's pushing, then we will have gotten 110 percent," she said.

XM and Sirius did not respond to requests for comment Thursday.

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