Cable TV rate hikes spark debate on federal rules
Washington AP talks to lawmakers executives and customers about rising cable prices up to 26 percent this year. FCC oversight is limited by law critics say while industry argues prices reflect costs and protection against gouging. FCC chair Reed Hundt notes possible rule tightening but cites no current action and explains individual complaints are blocked by Congress.
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Clinton nominates Navy's Harold Gehman as vice chief
President Clinton nominated Vice Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr to be the Navy’s vice chief of naval operations. Gehman, deputy commander in chief and chief of staff at U S Atlantic Command in Norfolk, would succeed Admiral Nalral ll after the Navy chief Boorda's May 16 death.
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