1.   Because the medium was so powerful, Congress claimed the radio spectrum as public property, and private broadcasters were saddled with rules contrary to the First Amendment.

2.   In its efforts to compete with private broadcasters, the CBC has alienated some of its traditional supporters.

3.   In Spain, a private digital broadcaster, Canal Satelite Digital, is locked in a battle over soccer rights with a government-sponsored company, Via Digital.

4.   Among other things it includes regulations forcing private broadcasters to properly use the Greek language.

5.   But with their retirement, interest has dropped and the private broadcasters have dropped tennis because of low ratings.

6.   Kohl told the Bundestag that reforming the ARD is long overdue to make room for more private broadcasters on the airwaves.

7.   Private broadcasters are complaining that they are being undercut by the public TV stations.

8.   Stuart Prebble announced his resignation a year after he was appointed chief executive of private broadcaster ITV.

9.   The bill forbids foreign broadcasters from operating in Indonesia, but foreigners are permitted to buy shares in private broadcasters that are listed on the stock exchange.

10.   The Commission said it would not impede private broadcasters from buying any rights but would force them to show them for free.