Ambro and Fuentes, appointed by Democratic President Bill Clinton, and one judge, Scirica, appointed by Republican President Ronald Reagan. In court, Prometheus Radio Project requested a stay on the effective date of the FCC's new ownership rules as outlined in the FCC's 2003 Report and Order, and drafted in the 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review, pending judicial review. The alleged harms from great industry consolidation, were argued to be widespread and irreversible if they were allowed to occur, without harm to any parties if status quo was retained. Extensive oral arguments were heard September 3, leading to the court's decision. Ruling The stay was granted, with prior ownership rules ordered to be kept in place, pending a resolution of the proceedings. In doing so, the court considered four factors: the movant's likelihood of success on the merits; whether or not the movant would suffer irreparable harm if the request is denied; whether third parties will be harmed by the stay; and whether granting the stay will serve the public interest. The granting of the stay was based on the principle in administrative law to order status quo be maintained when a serious question is brought before the court, and little harm will befall other parties, while denial would cause irreparable injury on the movant. The harm to Prometheus Radio Project absent a stay would include the loss of an appropriate remedy if later the new ownership rules were determined to be invalid. At the same time, the harm to the FCC and other parties was determined to be minimal if a stay was granted. Therefore, the court ordered a judicial review of the merits, and deemed public interest in the outcome important enough to maintain status quo until that time. The stay in no way was the courts opinion siding with Prometheus Radio Group, merely delaying the rules taking effect giving time to be briefed and a resolution to be reached. Third Circuit of appeals (main case) On February 11, 2004, arguments began for the judicial review on the regulations in front of the court. A considerable amount of additional petitioners were added to the case on both sides of the issues, citizen petitioners and deregulatory groups. The 2-1 majority opinion was written by Judge Ambro and filed on June 24, 2004. In summation, the court found that the FCC is required to examine its rules, and determine if they are