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From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 16:16:29 -0400



To: farber () cis upenn edu
From: Randy Barrett <barretone () patriot net>
Subject: Re: IP: Bells attempt to control the Internet

Dave: You might find this analysis of Tauzin's actions interesting.
Tauzin Delivers Bill For Bells
By Rory J. O'Connor, Interactive Week
April 30, 2001 5:38 AM ET
For the regional Bells, last week was payback time.
After years of heavy financial support for Rep. Billy Tauzin, R-La., the 
powerful new chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee pushed 
through a bill he has championed unsuccessfully for two years, one that 
would give the Bells relief from significant portions of the 1996 
Telecommunications Act.
SNIP

http://www.zdnet.com/intweek/stories/news/0,4164,2713387,00.html



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