Complaints rise over pay phones and hotel phone charges
Washington reports rising complaints about pay and hotel phone charges. Mary Viar paid 21.39 for a 22 minute call and filed with the FCC, which has logged about 4 280 such complaints in the last year. The FCC orders some firms to lower rates and considers new tariffs and consumer protections.
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Ways to Avoid High Pay Phone Long-Distance Charges
Public pay phones must show how to reach preferred long-distance carriers and rate info. Call FCC or state utilities for unfair charges, and 00 can reveal call costs. hotels may add fees. complain to FCC Enforcement, 2025 M Street NW, Washington DC 20554, or call 202-418-0190.
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GOP leaders embrace privatization drive in government tasks
Washington reports GOP lawmakers push privatization to cut costs across agencies. Key proposals include selling five PMAs and TVA, privatizing Amtrak, privatizing air traffic control duties, auctioning naval petroleum reserves, and shifting IRS debt collection to private firms. Clinton administration ideas overlap.
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Officer released from hospital after White House fence incident
A Secret Service officer shot during a struggle with a man who scaled the White House fence left the hospital Saturday. Scott Giambattista, 35, was hit in the arm and will recuperate at home with physical therapy. The suspect, Leland William Modjeski, 37, of Falls Church, Virginia, remains hospitalized in good condition after Tuesday night incident with an unloaded gun.
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