Instant messaging rivals press FCC on AOL merger
Washington focus on interoperability as AOL Time Warner merger nears. Rivals including Microsoft AT T and ExciteAt Home urge rules requiring cross platform messaging so users on Yahoo Microsoft and AOL can reach one another. Experts warn against monopoly stifling innovation and privacy concerns loom.
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Microsoft
At&t
ExciteAt Home
Federal Communications Commission
AOL
Time Warner
Commission
Jonathan Sacks
ICQ
AIM
FCC
Jon Englund
Media Metrix
Yahoo
United States
Icast
Tribal Voice
Brian Park
Yahoo! Communications Services
Park
Steve Case
Gerald Levin
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Washington
Clinton Whirls Through Last White House Christmas
President Clinton shopped and attended church as he prepared for his final White House Christmas. At National Cathedral Mass the dean highlighted it being Clinton’s last service, the first family stood, and a printed prayer invoked leaders and peace. Outside, Palestinian demonstrators held a quiet vigil.
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White House
Washington
National Cathedral
Nathan D. Baxter
William
Albert
Bethlehem
Manhattan Punching Death Suspect Surrenders to Police
Thomas Burke 21 of Brooklyn turns himself in after being named a suspect in the fatal punch outside a Manhattan strip club. Authorities say Neil Eddelson 39 also of Brooklyn was attacked as he left the club with a friend, knocked to the ground, and then struck by the assailant who fled.
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NEW York
Manhattan
Thomas Burke
Brooklyn
Neil Eddelson
Eddelson
Hospitals must assess and treat patient pain nationwide
Washington reports new Joint Commission standards require every patient pain be measured from admission like vital signs. Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics must ensure proper relief or risk accreditation loss. Patients gain a right to pain assessment and management with clear rating scales and written expectations.
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Joint Commission On Accreditation of
Russell Portenoy
New York
Beth Israel Medical Center
Icaho
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