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Dan Frisa: “The Congress will soon pass the first overhaul of America's communications laws since 1934, when Americans gathered…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 1996
The Congress will soon pass the first overhaul of America's communications laws since 1934, when Americans gathered around the family radio for their news and entertainment. Today, as a result of this exciting new law, the very latest in technology will now be available and affordable to every American everywhere. So this legislation, which will breed competition and innovation and lower costs to all Americans, is good for the American people, and I urge its adoption.
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Dan Frisa
Republican · New York

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Discussing the upcoming overhaul of America's communications laws.

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