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 Read Rep. Deal's full opening statement from the
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Internet hearing below.
I thank the Chairman and Subcommittee Chairman for holding this
hearing. I also thank the witnesses for their willingness to
testify.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I regard the issues we will discuss today
to be some of the most important ones we will ever face in this
committee, because they involve the most fundamental freedoms
and cultural directions of our society. As Americans we truly
regard our homes as our castles-our place of refuge where we
raise our children and establish the values of our families.
That is why Congress and this Committee have focused on the
importance of the right of Privacy in almost every aspect of
our lives.
But just as our homes-our castles are important refuges where
our privacy should be guarded and protected, we also recognize
that we live in the information age and that our castles must
be connected to the outside world in order for us not to become
isolated. Today we will hear from some of those who link our
castles to the outside world by way of their cable lines or
satellite dishes. For almost 9 out of 10 Americans these television
avenues have become their primary source of news, information
and entertainment, which they pay for in ever increasing amounts
each month. [more]
Also see Rep. Deal's "Dear
Colleague" letter on consumer choice in television
programming.
The dedication of Washington, DC’s newest national
treasure on Memorial Day weekend 2004 launched an unprecedented
region-wide salute to the men and women who served in
World War II. [more]
Seniors, use this calculator to determine how much you
will save under the bipartisan prescription drug plan.
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