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Telecommunications Bill
The Telecommunications Bill now before Congress is a massive piece of legislation that aims to deregulate all aspects of information technology-- from telephones to cable companies to the Internet. In this hour: an examination of the bill and how it will affect our wallets and our lives.
Guests:
Andrew Lippman
Associate Director
MIT Media Lab
Cambridge, MA
Steven Miller
Author, "Civilizing Cyberspace"
Member
National Board of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
Cambridge, MA
Richard Wiley
Chairman
FCC's Advisory Committee on Advanced Television Service
Washington, DC
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