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![](images/g_link.gif) | The Upcoming Surveillance Debate Could Force Trump to Compromise | | Sep. 23, 2019 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Republican-Controlled FCC Hangs Up on Corporate Robocallers | | Jun. 17, 2019 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | The Phone Poll's Final Days May Be Nigh | | Mar. 18, 2019 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | No Ringing Endorsements for Robocall Fix | | Jan. 22, 2019 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | The FCC Says It's Fighting Robocalls, but Many More Are Coming | | Apr. 9, 2018 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | If You Think Nuisance Calls Are Bad Now, Just Wait | | Feb. 5, 2018 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | The FCC is in a Battle Over Prison Phone Call Rates | | Apr. 11, 2016 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Patchwork of Protection | | Mar. 23, 2015 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Inertia Takes Hold On Data Security | | Mar. 23, 2015 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Do-Not-Call List Not So Effective | | Dec. 8, 2014 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Supreme Court Rules on Cell Phone Privacy | | Jun. 25, 2014 | ![Full-text or excerpts of primary source material.](/xsite/images/icon_prime.gif) | Primary Source |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | 911: Can You Find Me Now? | | Jun. 16, 2014 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Call Me, Never: Complaints About Robocalls on the Rise | | May 5, 2014 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | 2013 Legislative Summary: Cellphone Unlocking | | Jan. 6, 2014 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | The End of the Wire. Stop. | | Jul. 15, 2013 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Mixed Signals on Cellphone Unlocking Rule | | Mar. 11, 2013 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | House Vote 239: Telecommunications Overhaul | | Jan. 1, 2007 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Searching for Competition.com | | Jul. 10, 2006 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Web Phones Complicate 9-1-1 Technology Needs | | Oct. 10, 2005 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Wireless Companies Push Against Regulation | | May 23, 2005 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telecom Mergers Making No Waves | | Feb. 21, 2005 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Internet Wiretapping Cost Could Fatten Phone Bills | | Feb. 7, 2005 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telecommunications Overhaul, 2006 | | 2005 - 2006 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Assistance on the Way to More States With Telecom Funds | | Sep. 25, 2004 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Verizon Communications, Inc. v. Law Offices of Curtis V. Trinko, LLP | | Jan. 13, 2004 | ![Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions.](/xsite/images/icon_case.gif) | Case Summary |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Do Not Call Registry, 2003-2004 Legislative Chronology | | 2003 - 2004 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Verizon Communications Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission | | May 13, 2002 | ![Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions.](/xsite/images/icon_case.gif) | Case Summary |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | 2000 Legislative Summary: Telephone Excise Tax | | 2000 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | The Future of Telecommunications | | Apr. 23, 1999 | ![An in-depth report on a political or social issue.](/xsite/images/icon_res.gif) | CQ Researcher |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | AT&T Corp. v. Iowa Utilities Board: Brief Summary | | Jan. 25, 1999 | ![Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions.](/xsite/images/icon_case.gif) | Case Summary |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telephone Tax, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 - 2000 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telephone Excise Tax, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Nynex Corp. v. Discon, Inc.: Brief Summary | | Dec. 14, 1998 | ![Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions.](/xsite/images/icon_case.gif) | Case Summary |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | American Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Central Office Telephone, Inc.: Brief Summary | | Jun. 15, 1998 | ![Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions.](/xsite/images/icon_case.gif) | Case Summary |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Unauthorized Switching of Long-Distance Carriers, 1998 Legislative Chronology | | 1998 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Slamming Restrictions, 1997-1998 Legislative Chronology | | 1997 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Wiretap Fund, 1995-1996 Legislative Chronology | | 1995 - 1996 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telemarketing Fraud, 1995-1996 Legislative Chronology | | 1995 - 1996 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telecommunications Overhaul, 1995-1996 Legislative Chronology | | 1995 - 1996 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | MCI Telecommunications Corp. v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.: Brief Summary | | Jun. 17, 1994 | ![Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions.](/xsite/images/icon_case.gif) | Case Summary |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Wiretapping Capabilities, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology | | 1993 - 1994 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telecommunications Overhaul, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology | | 1993 - 1994 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Restructuring the Rural Electrification Administration, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology | | 1993 - 1994 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Caller Identification, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | 900-Number Regulation, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Phone Rates, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology | | 1990 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Telephone Monopolies, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology | | 1989 - 1990 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Authorization, Fiscal Years 1988-1989 | | 1988 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Phone Links for the Deaf, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology | | 1987 - 1988 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Hearing-Aid Compatibility, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology | | 1987 - 1988 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Pueblo of Santa Ana: Brief Summary | | Jun. 10, 1985 | ![Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions.](/xsite/images/icon_case.gif) | Case Summary |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Phone Rate Hike, 1984 Legislative Chronology | | 1984 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Phone Rate Hike, 1983 Legislative Chronology | | 1983 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (AT&T) Antitrust Settlement: Modification of Final Judgment and Opinion of Judge H. H. Greene | | Jan. 8, 1982 | ![Full-text or excerpts of primary source material.](/xsite/images/icon_prime.gif) | Primary Source |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | New Western Union Service, 1981 Legislative Chronology | | 1981 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Dalia v. United States: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling that the Fourth Amendment Does Not Prevent Covert Entry by Federal Agents to Install Legally Approved Electronic Listening Devices | | Apr. 18, 1979 | ![Full-text or excerpts of primary source material.](/xsite/images/icon_prime.gif) | Primary Source |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | United States v. New York Telephone Company: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Authorizing Federal Judges to Order Telephone Company Cooperation with Surveillance. Justices B. White, J. Stewart, J. Stevens | | Dec. 7, 1977 | ![Full-text or excerpts of primary source material.](/xsite/images/icon_prime.gif) | Primary Source |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Rural Telephones, 1971 Legislative Chronology | | 1971 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Obscene Telephone Calls, 1968 Legislative Chronology | | 1968 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Obscene Phone Calls, 1968 Legislative Chronology | | 1968 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Obscene Telephone Calls, 1967 Legislative Chronology | | 1967 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Obscene Telephone Calls, 1966 Legislative Chronology | | 1966 | ![Reporting and analysis of legislation.](/xsite/images/icon_leghist.gif) | Legislative Analysis |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Growth and Reach of Selected Media, 19502004 | | 1950 - 2004 | ![Tables, graphs, and other statistical information.](/xsite/images/icon_facts.gif) | Facts & Figures |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Table 4-1 Reach and Use of Selected Media, 19502011 | | | ![Tables, graphs, and other statistical information.](/xsite/images/icon_facts.gif) | Facts & Figures |
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![](images/g_link.gif) | Table 4-15 National Nominating Conventions: Television Viewing, by Selected Characteristics, 2008 | | | ![Tables, graphs, and other statistical information.](/xsite/images/icon_facts.gif) | Facts & Figures |