Murdoch defends DirecTV deal at U.S. House hearing

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http://www.reuters.com/financeNewsArticle.jhtml?type=mergersNews&storyID=2707591

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Especially interesting:

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - News Corp. Ltd. Chairman Rupert Murdoch on Thursday parried criticism from Democratic lawmakers of his company's bid to buy U.S. satellite provider DirecTV and basked in praise from Republicans enamored with his conservative cable news channel.