Re: Telecommunications Act (Lack of) Coverage

[Jibguy@aol.com]

It was "rammed through Congress" by the Republicans, the creators of the 
bill.  While it is true that both parties largely supported it, that was a 
result of bargaining so that Dems could win other matters.  I'm sure that the 
other matters were not nearly as important as TelCom96.  And we cannot forget 
that the NAB was throwing money/influence at all politicians.   The NAB 
started it, the Republicans embraced it and just about all politicians voted 
for it.   I think we can still blame the Republicans.
-----jibguy
In a message dated 5/3/01 1:02:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
HMadjid@mindspring.com writes:

<< I seem to remember, that in the Senate, that the Telecommunications act
 passed quite  overwhelmingly, something like 99 to 1. McCain was the lone
 'NO' vote. So at least in the Senate it seemed quite bi-partisan in favor,
 so one can't blame just the Republicans, or Democrats alone.
  >>