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    AT&T and BellSouth Merger

    Witnesses testified about a proposed $67 billion merger between AT&T and BellSouth. The merger would create the largest telephone company, cell phone service provider, and DSL provider. They…

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    Homeland Security Programs Funding

    This public meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council focused on the funding of homeland security programs. Homeland Security Secretary, Tom Ridge, participated in this meetimg.

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    Global Economy

    The National Governors Association held their annual meeting in Boise, Idaho. Participants and governors talked about competitiveness and the role of states in the global economy. William B…

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    New Technology and Visions

    Speakers talked about improving trade relations and maintaining open markets. Mr. Ackerman concentrated on the role of technology, particularly using cell phones to access the Internet and t…

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    Corporate Diversity

    President Bill Clinton and others talked about diversity in corporate America and creating businesses that look like America. They also talked about how the information technology industry h…

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    The Digital Divide

    After opening remarks by Secretary Daley, participants examined existing public and private initiatives to close the technology gap between several groups of Americans. They discussed how to…

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    International Trade Town Meeting

    President Bill Clinton took part in an international trade town meeting. He promoted trade and education and addressed the impact of global economic conditions.

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    Telecommunications Act of 1996

    Duane Ackerman, President & CEO of Bell South Corporation, discussed the effects of the 1996 Telecommunications Act on consumers. He said that the way the Federal Communications Commission h…

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