Telecommunications overhaul approved by House

Article Abstract:

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.

Telecommunication policy, Telecommunications policy, United States. Congress. House

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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.

Radio broadcasting industry, Economic policy, Pornography, United States. Congress. Senate

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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.

United States. Congress

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