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Let’s find some bipartisan agreement on regulations

As we settle in for the second presidential debate this week, it’s worth revisiting an important point that Mitt Romney made in the first debate two weeks ago. Whether you are a fan or a foe of his, one thing he did touch on was his views on regulation: “Regulation is essential. You can’t have a free market without regulation. At the same time, regulation can become excessive; it can become out of date.”

Change is coming in the telecommunications industry

Flip the switch on the wall, your lights will go on. Turn on to the freeway, and you're using a safe, efficient means to get somewhere. When it starts to get cold, a press of a button or a twist of a dial means that our homes will become comfortably warm.

No Call list should also ban text messages

Cellular phones have become an ubiquitous part of society, making anyone who owns one accessible 24/7, whether they want it or not. That fact hasn’t escaped the notice of telephone solicitors, who have expanded their target market to include both landlines and cellular phones.

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