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DirectTV, Viacom Battle Over Distribution Fees

by Mandalit del Barco, NPR
July 12, 2012

Nearly 20 million subscribers of the country's largest satellite TV provider are unable to watch dozens of channels. DirecTV ordered the blackout after its distribution agreement with Viacom ended.

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  • Morning Edition, July 12, 2012
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