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Defending the Rule of Law: Impeachment and Internet Charges in 1998

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Defending the Rule of Law: Impeachment and Internet Charges in 1998

In 1998, the House of Representatives voted to approve articles of impeachment against President Clinton, with the author of the text voting in favor. The author believes it was necessary to impeach the president to uphold the rule of law and prevent setting a dangerous precedent. The author also discusses the issue of long-distance charges for Internet usage, clarifying that changes in FCC laws will not affect how consumers access the Internet. The author supports competition in the telecommunications industry and opposes legislation that restricts free competition.

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Title: Defending the Rule of Law: Impeachment and Internet Charges in 1998

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0029

Date - creation

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Begin: 1998-01-01

End: 1998-12-31

Scope and Content: In 1998, the House of Representatives voted to approve articles of impeachment against President Clinton, with the author of the text voting in favor. The author believes it was necessary to impeach the president to uphold the rule of law and prevent setting a dangerous precedent. The author also discusses the issue of long-distance charges for Internet usage, clarifying that changes in FCC laws will not affect how consumers access the Internet. The author supports competition in the telecommunications industry and opposes legislation that restricts free competition.

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CAC_CC_002_6_38_14_0029

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Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center | University of Oklahoma https://www.ou.edu/carlalbertcenter