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Article: PASSAGE OF MEASURED-SERVICE BILL RECOMMENDED
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- April 1, 1987
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THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THE PRINTED VERSION.
Despite a survey that shows most Hoosiers oppose measured telephone service, legislators on Tuesday recommended passage of a bill that would allow telephone companies to charge customers for local calls during part of a one- year study period.
The Senate Commerce Committee amended House Bill 1885 and recommended its passage to the full Senate by a 7-2 vote. The bill passed the Indiana House by a 94-4 vote March 10.
Results of a survey conducted last week showed a majority of Hoosiers oppose measured service, said Brian Vargus, director of the public opinion laboratory at Indiana University-Purdue University at ...