new internet "usage fee" bill?

Brian High kv9x at scn.org
Tue Jan 12 17:47:17 PST 1999


I got this in the mail from somebody who did not know where it came from.
Is there any thruth to this?  I searched CNN, several law sites, and some
ACLU sites.  What is the real story here?

(fwd)
->>>  > There is a new bill in US Congress that will be affecting all
Internet Users.

>>>  > Please read this and pass it on.
>>>  >
>>>  >  CNN stated that the Government would in two weeks time
>>>  > decide to allow or not allow a Charge to your (OUR) phone bill
>>>  > equal to a long distance call each time you access the
>>>  > internet.
>>>  >
>>>  > Think about that for a minute, and how it would effect each and
>>>  > everyone of us.
>>>  >
>>>  > Please visit the following URL and fill out the necessary form!
>>>  > the address is http://www.house.gov/writerep/
>>>  >
>>>  > If EACH one of us, forward this message on to others in a
>>>  > hurry, we may be able to prevent this injustice from happening!

>>> >  Help Keep the Internet free for our kids.













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