On the recordMay 10, 2011
I am sure I am not the only one here who remembers when Ma Bell controlled how we communicated with each other.
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congress.govI am sure I am not the only one here who remembers when Ma Bell controlled how we communicated with each other.
Franken reflects on the past monopoly of Ma Bell over communication.
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