FCC approves price cap rules to cut local phone bills
The FCC on Wednesday adopted price cap regulations for the eight largest local phone companies to reduce interstate rates for long distance access. Effective Jan 1 1991 the plan ties price changes to inflation minus a productivity factor with a profit sharing mechanism. AT&T praised the reform saying it balances seller and buyer interests and benefits consumers while encouraging efficiency.
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Cheney Holds Talks in Europe with Spain and Portugal
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney travels to Spain and Portugal this week to meet defense ministers and senior officials. The trip follows a shortened July plan and aims at NATO allies. Separately, President Bush nominates Adm Charles R. Larson to lead the U S Pacific Command and Vice Adm Robert J. Kelly to become commander of the Pacific Fleet.
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