Bill to decontrol phones and cable ties up the House: 2d night of wrangling: G.O.P.'s tactics are criticized by Democrats as a Clinton veto threat remains

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The House of Representatives debates the telecommunications bill for a second night as opponents decry the furtive way sweeping changes are being discussed. The bill presents the most radical changes in the last 60 years. It removes cable rate regulation, allows cable and telephone companies to own both cable and telephone facilities, permits local telephone companies to offer long-distance services, allows companies to own unlimited radio and television stations and allows companies to own broadcast, cable, radio and newspaper outlets in the same town. Proponents say the bill fosters competition, but opponents point to the Walt Disney/ABC merger and CBS/Westinghouse Electric mergers as indications that deregulation means consolidation. The bill is being closely watched by the telecommunications industry because it will have a real monetary impact. President Clinton says he will veto the bill.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Telecommunications Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Political activity, Telecommunications regulations, Clinton, Bill, Government communications regulation, United States. Congress. House, Government Activity

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Justices, 6-3, bar veto of line items in bills; see HIV as disability

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The US Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 vote, ruled that persons with HIV infection are covered by Federal disability laws, agreeing with a Federal appeals court ruling in favor of a Maine woman who was refused dental care. The justices said the woman was covered under the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act in a limited ruling that some lawyers believe will apply to to all or almost all of nearly 1 million HIV-infected persons. The Act, which already covers persons with full-blown AIDS, may be extended to cover other illnesses, such as infertility, diabetes and cancer after this ruling. The woman's suit against the dentist, supported by the Clinton Administration, is still being litigated since the question of the dentist's risk in giving treatment has not been resolved.

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US Supreme Court sets precedent for Federal coverage of HIV-infected persons

Government regulation (cont), Legal/Government Regulation, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs NEC, Public health, Article

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Delta cancels a criticized $1 fee on most tickets

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In response to the objection of many, travelers and travel industry folks alike, Delta Air Lines decided to rescind its $1 surcharge on all non-Internet ticket purchases. Some say another reason is because other airlines didn't follow suit. A better idea would have been a discount for those who could buy from the Internet.

Marketing procedures, Scheduled Airlines, Scheduled Air Transportation, New Electronic Marketing, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Consumer Attitudes, Marketing, Airlines, Abstract, Delta Air Lines Inc., DAL

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