new internet "usage fee" bill?

[Rich Littleton]

Actually, Aki, it appears to be more "old news" rather than a hoax.  It
relates to circumstance almost a year ago.

Rich

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On Wed, 13 Jan 1999, Aki Namioka wrote:

> 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.
> > 
> > >>>  > 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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