Telecommunications overhaul approved by House
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The House passed a major telecommunications bill on Aug 4, 1995, by a vote of 305 to 117. The bill deregulates the television broadcasting, cable and telephone industries. It also imposes new curbs on violence and obscene materials on television and the Internet. Pres Clinton may veto the bill.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Senate passes telecommunications overhaul: deregulation, Internet smut addressed
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The US Senate voted 81-18 to approve a major telecommunications bill that will ease restrictions on the television, cable television, telephone and radio industries. An amendment to the bill makes it illegal to transmit pornographic materials via computer networks such as the Internet.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Telecommunications: conferees agree on reform legislation
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A Congressional committee reconciled two different versions of a telecommunications reform bill on Dec 20, 1995. The bill is expected to win approval in Congress and be signed by Pres Clinton. Specific details of the bill are presented.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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