Wednesday, May 17, 2006

XMSR vs RIAA: What the CEA has to say about it

May 17, 2006

Consumer Electronics Association Executives Available to Comment on Record Industry Lawsuit Against XM Radio

Last Update: 1:43 PM ET May 17, 2006
ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

WHAT: Executives from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R))
are available to comment on the recording industry's lawsuit
filed yesterday against XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. The
lawsuit seeks to restrict new and existing technologies and
eliminate long-standing consumer home recording activities.
Concurrently, the recording industry is seeking similar
limitations through the PERFORM Act in Congress. This
legislation would raise royalties and impose new technology
mandates on satellite radio.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, 2006

WHO: Available from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) for
comment:
-- Gary Shapiro, president and CEO
-- Michael Petricone, vice president of government affairs

For additional information or to schedule an interview, please
contact:
Jeff Joseph Megan Pollock
tel: (703) 907-7664 tel: (703) 907-7668
e-mail: jjoseph@ce.org e-mail: mpollock@ce.org
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