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Telecom Issues Remain a Congressional Priority

By Charlene Carter
CongressNow Staff
Oct. 22, 2007, Midnight

Telecommunications issues are among the top priorities for action as the first session of the 110th Congress winds down, with lawmakers pushing for an extension of an Internet tax moratorium as well as sweeping legislation to overhaul the U.S. patent system.

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