A resolution to preclude telephone rate increases as a result of the break-up of A.T.&T.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 26, 1982)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the proposed divestiture of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company be examined with a view toward protecting: (1) telephone users from rate increases; (2) the interests of Bell System shareholders; and (3) the viability of local operating companies. Directs the General Accounting Office to begin a report to Congress on the likely effects of the proposed divestiture. Calls for the abandonment of the proposed divestiture if the public interest would not be served.
What just happenedApr 26, 1982
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Apr 26, 1982IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 26, 1982IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate