Bill steps all over right to fast-forward
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The Family Movie Act, a section of a bill known as Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2004 proposed to safeguard an individual's right to fast forward the sections of a movie, bought or rented, that he does not want to watch. The opponents of the bill including Senator John McCain oppose the bill on the grounds the bill might harm the consumers, as fast-forwarding through advertisements would constitute criminal copyright infringement.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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Time to refinance a mortgage? It depends
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Elkins Park, Penn.-based Assured Funding Inc., an independent mortgage broker, says that timing is crucial when homeowners are making a decision to refinance their mortgage. Industry analysts said that mortgage rates are continuing to decline, leading to a demand for mortgage refinancing services.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2001
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Airlines' lowest fares are great - if you get them
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The 'Southwest effect,' as predicted, has brought lower and simpler fares to the routes its serves from Philadelphia. On the other hand US Airways aims to maximize their profit yield by selling some seats at their lowest prices and other at higher ones.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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