Tauzin To Delay National "Do Not Call" List

akb writes "The Washington Post is reporting that Billy Tauzin (R, LA), powerful chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has told the FTC that he will block their request for funding for the national do-not-call list in order to review the plan. A spokesman said Tauzin does not oppose the creation of the do-not-call list but is concerned with giving the FTC carte-blanche and would like to clarify what the role of the FCC is in the matter. The FTC had hoped the do-not-call list would be implemented by the middle of this year, they said delay in the funding proposal would push implementation back at least 6 months."

Comments

Call blocking must be in place already.

[m_chan]

I tried to call and voice my opinion. When I rang Mr. Tauzin, I got this message:

We're sorry, but the committee you are trying to reach is temporarily out of order.

Please check the number in your bank account and try your call again in six months or when you have Michael Powell in your back pocket.

Re:Chuckle

[Fat Casper]

*laughs*

Obviously, you haven't heard of the national "Do Not Laugh" list that I'm on. I have already reported you, and Ashcroft's people are on their way to pick you up.