DEALTALK-FCC conditions on Comcast-NBC could hurt synergy
* Regulatory approval could come with conditions
* Conditions could hurt JV synergies
* Company expects review to take 9 to 12 months
* Comcast could offer children's, minority programs
* Comcast could be forced to share content with rivals
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By Yinka Adegoke and Jui Chakravorty
NEW YORK, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp's (CMCSA.O) bid for a controlling stake in NBC Universal to create a media powerhouse could be hurt by conflicting interests on Capitol Hill and conditions that hurt synergies, but the deal will likely be approved by regulators after a lengthy review.
Comcast and General Electric Co (GE.N) have been in talks to reach a deal that would give the cable operator a 51 percent stake in a NBC Universal venture. Comcast would contribute its cable networks and $4 billion to $6 billion in cash. Continued...

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