Senator asked AT&T to drop ads against bill

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Sen Larry Pressler asked AT&T CEO Robert E. Allen to withdraw adds opposing the 1995 telecommunications bill, claiming the ads were 'misleading,' and Cable Network News (CNN) refused to air the ads, stating a conflict of interest. Opponents of the bill, which include the long-distance companies, consumer-rights groups and the Clinton Administration, claim that CNN's refusal illustrates the danger of allowing a few companies to control broadcasting. CNN will soon be acquired by Time Warner, the second-largest cable system and one that will profit from the proposed cable rate deregulation in the current draft of the bill. In addition to deregulating cable and local telephone rates, the bill removes most restrictions on the number of radio or television stations a single company may own. Cable, long-distance and local telephone companies would be able to compete in each other's markets.

Political activity, AT&T Corp., T, Advertising, Pressler, Larry

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Senate approves a bill to revamp media regulation; overwhelming support; a new measure could reshape pricing rules for cable TV and telephone services

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The US Senate approved a bill by an 81 to 18 vote that will radically change the way in which the telecommunications, cable television and broadcast television industries are regulated. The bill passed by the Senate is similar to one passed by a committee of the US House of Representatives which is expected to pass the full House in summer 1995. The most significant result of the bill would be to allow long distance and local service telecommunications companies to compete for each others markets. Some analysts are worried that the Senate is handing too much power to companies while not including enough in the legislation to benefit or protect consumers. The legislation's supporters say that the bill will result in lower rates for telephone and cable television subscribers.

Telephone company, Telephone companies, Telecommunications, United States. Congress. Senate, Telecommunication

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House bill sets off fight in long-distance calling

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The long distance telecommunications industry is fighting a bill in the US House of Representatives that would make it easier for the seven regional Bell operating companies to enter the long distance service market. AT&T, MCI and Sprint are among the long distance companies buying time on radio and television in order to oppose the bill. Officials from these companies are lobbying members of the House with their opposition. The bill would eliminate regulatory barriers that currently prevent the regional Bell operating companies from entering the long distance market. A similar bill that was passed by a House subcommittee contained provisions that would have restricted the regional Bells from entering the market but House members decided to remove those provisions.

Long distance telephone services, Long-distance telephone service, United States. Congress. House

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