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House Republicans on Monday offered legislation aimed at easing the path for telephone carriers like AT&T and Verizon to enter the subscription television business.

"Current law no longer reflects the technological and competitive reality. Congress has a responsibility to update our communications laws. The notion behind America’s cable laws is that competition doesn't exist, but with new competitors preparing to enter the ongoing race between cable and satellite, the law needs to change."
-- House Commerce Committee Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX)


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