[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E308-E309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  D.C. CIRCUIT COURT RULING CONCERNING TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, two days ago the D.C. Circuit Court ordered 
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to design new

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unbundling and wholesale rules within 60 days. According to the Court, 
``This deadline is appropriate in light of the commission's failure, 
after eight years, to develop lawful unbundling rules, and its apparent 
unwillingness to adhere to prior judicial rulings.'' Given the 
situation and the impact that it has on my rural district and consumers 
across the country, I fully support this decision.
  The time has come for the FCC to stop playing games and adopt a set 
of rules that adheres to the guidelines set forth by the 1996 
Telecommumcations Act. I support free market principles and feel as 
though Congress painted a clear pro-competition, pro-growth picture for 
the FCC. I also echo the sentiments of many other members of the House 
who feel that it is time to put some legitimacy and continuity in 
telecommunications regulations.
  For the sake of growth, development, and the rule of free market 
principles in the telecommunications industry, I would like to see each 
and every member of the House support this ruling.

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