Bush signs Net access tax ban into law

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Lawmakers, trade groups praise president's action, saying it will encourage more people to sign up for broadband.

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waooouuu!!!!

by bit-looter December 3, 2004 9:35 PM PST

Are there really people putting off broadband because of the tax burden???

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RE:waooouuu!!!!
by December 4, 2004 10:58 AM PST: If a $2-$3 dollar surcharge is keeping someone away from using broadband, then they have much bigger things to worry about then their bandwidth.; Like this

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