Telecom Act critique: McCain and deregulation recall
Molly Ivins argues the 1996 Telecom Act failed to deliver promised benefits amid rising rates and consolidation. She cites court actions against interconnection rules, high airfares, and industry influence on lawmaking, urging informed legislative scrutiny.
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White House Fax Pitch Tied to Chung Memo Find
Belated White House notes show Democratic donor Johnny Chung pitched his fax service to the White House chief of staff a day before delivering $50,000 to Hillary Clinton. The White House declined the fax tech though a top aide later recommended Chung’s services to the party.
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Lanny Davis
Hillary Clinton
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The Gazette Promotes Soy Ink Recycling Initiative
The Gazette champions sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St. SW or at their nearest recycling location to support future agricultural and environmental stewardship.
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Glenn plans October shuttle flight at age 76
John Glenn aims to become the oldest person in space, starting an intensive training program within weeks for a October crew role. Barbara Morgan, runner up in Teacher in Space, will train as a new astronaut at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Glenn calls the mission an adventure into the unknown and vows to do his best.
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John Glenn
Space Agency
Idaho
Barbara Morgan
Christa McAuliffe
Glenn
America
Earth
NASA
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Washington
Senate
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Morgan
Johnson Space Center
Idaho teacher Barbara Morgan named to NASA shuttle training
Barbara Morgan, longtime Idaho educator and backup Teacher in Space for the Challenger era, gains NASA approval to begin training for a shuttle mission. The 46 year old mother of two will join the astronaut roster, fulfilling a long held commitment to the Idaho education community.
Psychiatrist to submit Kaczynski report today
The fate of Theodore Kaczynski and his trial hinges on a competency report from Dr. Sally Johnson who completed 19 hours of interviews. The judge extended the filing deadline and ordered the results sealed for public access, with a decision on a full competency hearing to follow.
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Kaczynski
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Butner Federal Correctional Institution
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Carolina
John Hinckley
Jim Bakker
U.S
Garland Burrell Jr
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