High court to study local phone service pricing
The Supreme Court will review how the FCC sets local phone service lease rates as rivals argue the current structure undervalues network costs. Bell companies led by Verizon contend the scheme ignores billions invested to build and maintain the system while consumer groups warn that prices must drop to spur real competition. The decision will shape whether consumers gain real choice or face higher prices.
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McCain proposes campaign finance bill amid reform push
Senator John McCain filed legislation to curb money in politics, seeking a ban on soft money and restricting corporate and union financing of certain ads. Senator Russell Feingold backed the measure, arguing it is not a challenge to the president, as lawmakers plan town hall events to pressure senators including Tim Hutchinson. The plan, supported by six other senators and two House members, aims for a quick vote despite Bush administration opposition.
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Robby the GI bomb-sniffing dog euthanized after late law
Robby, an eight year old Marine Corps bomb sniffing dog, was not allowed to retire under a new law he helped inspire and faced ongoing pain. Despite efforts to find him a civilian home, experts confirmed extensive suffering. His cremated remains will be buried with full honors on June 17 at Hartsdale, New York.
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Falun Gong Followers Douse Themselves In Fire Protests
AP reports five Falun Gong adherents doused themselves with gasoline and set themselves ablaze in Chunai Tiananmen as police cracked down on protests at the start of the Chinese New Year. Witnesses describe slogans urging health and civic duties as authorities enforce a wave of demonstrations during the Year of the Snake.
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Palestinians Challenge Clinton Policy in Acknowledged Failure
Palestinians issued an unprecedented critique of seven years of US mediation led by former President Clinton. They urged the Bush administration to avoid pro Israel bias to help Mideast peace as Israeli-Palestinian talks in a Red Sea resort progressed without US help. The talks, begun Sunday, faced slim chances of an accord before Israel's February 6 election. Shlomo Ben-Ami warned the cabinet would not meet amid security concerns to decide if talks should continue.
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