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FCC approves CenturyTel-Embarq deal
MONROE, La. (AP) - CenturyTel Inc. says it expects to close its acquisition of Embarq Corp. on July 1 following approval of the deal by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC action announced Thursday was the last needed regulatory approval.

La. Senate panel kills Internet charge bill
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Senate committee on killed a proposal to fund online crime investigations by charging an extra 10 cents on every monthly Internet service bill in Louisiana.

Technology failure misrouted hiker's 911 calls
By HEATHER CLARK Associated Press Writer ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A lost hiker who was killed in a helicopter crash after her rescue last week called 911 repeatedly, but was initially routed to non-emergency lines lacking the technology to help locate her, authorities said.

Qwest to keep long-distance business
DENVER (AP) - Qwest Communications International Inc. says it is calling off the bidding for its long-distance business without finding a buyer. In a statement Monday, the Denver-based telecommunications company said holding on to its long-distance network would deliver more value to shareholders than a sale.

Qwest to keep long-distance business
DENVER (AP) - Qwest Communications International Inc. says it is calling off the bidding for its long-distance business without finding a buyer. In a statement Monday, the Denver-based telecommunications company said holding on to its long-distance network would deliver more value to shareholders than a sale.


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