The socalled direct Carrier Billing method of payment could benefit unbanked customers. And other people looking for an alternative way to shop or make a charity contribution. But the reality of thirdparty charges on telephone bills is a different story. A profoundly different tale and it hasnt lived up to its potential. As soon as the phone Company Opened up outside scammers found a way to scam the system. They have added charges to peoples bill and are relentless in doing so. Many dont understand, including colleag colleagues, that their phone bill have charges for things they never bought. And they are paying for things they never bought. And it is an unwelcome surprise to them especially when they discover that they have trouble they turned their attention to the market was purchasing through the text message service. The Commerce Committee staff and i really want to thank them for their work has prepared a new report documenting how crammers exploited the weakness in the premium m
Determination that we were roaring to rebuild fiber. This is an example where wireless provided a great shortterm solution for customers over the longerterm. We determined that fiber was the longer solution and that was a unique situation. What we are doing and what the trials are looking for issues at other areas we go to wireless. We are looking at predominantly a copper to fiber migration which doesnt present those same situations. Customers are getting the same services over different fiber infrastructure. Another issue consumers will care about is the fact of smartphones. It is a big issue. Law enforcement has been concerned and they say a large number of the crimes occur when people steal smartphones. The Wireless Industry announced a voluntary commitment and starting next year they will things thatevices will allow people to try to secure theyll cell phones their cell phones. Youre been praised by regulators however some folks not that happy. The attorney general in new york and
If it was fiercely then urgent, it certainly is now. 50 years ago there were only five africanamerican members of the house of representatives. There was no congressional black cauc caucus. Today there are 43 members. We want more but there are 43. Theyre led by congresswoman marsha fudge who you heard from and they are the conscience of the congress. In that blauk caucus we have the privilege of serving with john lewis, some of us for over 25 years in the congress, and arent we proud of that. I also want to mention that 50 years ago, though he was not a member of congress at the time that john conyers was one of three people invited to the white house to meet with president john f. Kennedy following the civil rights march, the march for jobs, justice and freedom, who is with us. 50 years ago we had the first catholic president in the white house. Today we have the first africanamerican president and the first africanamerican first family leading our country so beautifully from the whi
African Nelson Mandela is discharged from hospital, but hes still in critical condition. Im paul reese. Ill have all the sports concerning bael makes his move to real ma drid. Much more on the breaking news later on. The arab league is meeting in the egyptian capital of cairo to discuss how to respond to the suspected Chemical Attacks in syria. Some delegates are calling for International Help for end the violence and have condemned the regime. Lets hear whats been said so far. Translator the regime in damascus has exceeded all boundaries and all limits and is dealing without mercy. The regime in damascus has exceeded all the red lines. The regime has no fear of the almighty and has no ethics and no respect to the principles of the international world. I ask and urge the United Nations to be able to do its job through its inspectors in order to punish those who committed such a crime. Egypt expresses its objection to any military aggression or interference in syria. Were not defending
The mail . Should it build speedy trains . We look for answers at the seat of power. Who is winning . Washington they often dont let our camera around. Cant take a picture of the beautiful atrium . But there is so much money here, life is good. Once people see these they never leave. We start with myth number seven. Because americans are so fat it is governments job they help us eat better. Changing owed habits is never easy. Its not. First lady says to change behavior . It has to take government doing its part. If Michelle Obama wants to inspire us by exercising on the white house lawn, thats great, but government doing its part usually means force. This has nothing to do with banning the number of sugary drinks you want but the size of the cup you can use. Into my home town the mayor wants cups this size made illegal. It is the single bigs step this city has taken in order to curb obesity. Please, i can still buy two of these thats 32 ounces or go to a supermarket and buy one of thes