Consumer groups say phone deregulation bill hurts them
by Michael Sorkin of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A deregulation bill backed by cable and big phone companies sailed through the Missouri Senate’s Commerce Committee on Thursday, 8-0.
Consumer advocates oppose the bill (House Bill 1779), warning that it would wipe out many consumer protections and lead to higher monthly phone bills.
The legislators weren’t buying either argument. Please click here to read the full story.





