Internet buying heads to stratosphere in Gore forecast
NY Vice President Gore and researchers tout online shopping growth with estimates of $1 trillion in worldwide sales next year and a rise in information technology related jobs. The 19 member Federal Commission on Electronic Commerce studies taxation as states struggle to capture out of state e commerce revenue.
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al Gore
Commerce Department
Gore
Americca
Federal Commission On Electronic Commerce
Kemet Promotes Culbertson to President and COO
Kemet Corp names Charles M. Culbertson II as president and chief operating officer succeeding David E. Maguire who remains chairman and CEO. Culbertson, 50, has led the tantalum capacitor division. Maguire notes improved future orders and growth in automotive telecom and computer sectors.
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Kemet Corp
Charles M. Culbertson II
David E. Maguire
Maguire
Culbertson
Kemet
Long distance fees to drop July 1 after court ruling
The DC Circuit Court suspended part of a ruling on long distance access charges, ordering the FCC to review the X Factor changes. The step allows a July 1 reduction in payments to local carriers, potentially lowering consumer bills.
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US Court of Appeals For
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
FLA
Commission
Republicans push high tech agenda in new e contract
Washington House Republicans roll out an e contract to boost American high tech by cutting taxes and reducing regulations. Leader Dick Armey says it follows the Contract with America and targets investment, research, education modernization, frivolous lawsuits, Internet commerce, high speed access, IP rights, and tighter federal rules.
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House
Dick Armey
America
Foreign steel imports rise after quota bill fail
Commerce Department reports US steel imports rose 30 percent in May driven by Brazil Mexico and Russia totaling 3 million metric tons. Through May imports reached 12.4 million metric tons with domestic producers blaming cheap foreign steel for bankruptcies and layoffs.
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United States
Commerce Department
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Commerce
William Daley
Ralph Regula
Ohio
House Steel Causcus
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May
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