new internet "usage fee" bill?

[Aki Namioka]

Its an internet hoax.  AKi

On Tue, 12 Jan 1999, Brian High wrote:

> 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.
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> >>>  > 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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Thanks,
Aki Helen Namioka
aki at cpsr.org

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