Passing this on... a pet peeve of mine is all the misinformation and nonsense that I have seen (as you have also) on the net. ...TOM >From: "Sharon Girod" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Sharon Girod" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Sharon got goosed! >Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 22:15:52 -0700 > >Well gang, they got me on this one. > >I usually do more research before passing this on but I got goosed on this >one. Quick drop those boxes of tea and stop the revolution. Attached is >information on this Internet Hoax which has been around for several months. > Larry Czerwonka straightened me out and gave me this address. > >While the current session is not considering legislation, it is a good idea >to keep an eye on our representatives in Washington D.C. >http://www.house.gov/oxley/s9910a.htm >Sorry Gang! > >Sharon > > >Congressman Michael G. Oxley >Fourth Ohio District > > Statement on "Bill 602P" and E-Mail Surcharges > >As you may know, it was reported that a "Congressman Tony Schnell" recently >introduced "Bill 602P," which would allow the federal government to impose >a five-cent surcharge on every e-mail sent. The money collected would be >given to the United States Postal Service. This rumor has been widely >spread via e-mail throughout the country. > >This rumor is absolutely false. No such legislation exists. In fact, no >"Congressman Tony Schnell" exists. The Postal Service has no authority to >collect fees for e-mail, and has indicated that it would not support >legislation to allow such fees to be imposed. You can find more >information about this rumor at the Postal Service's website. > >As Vice Chairman of the Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on >Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, know that I will work >hard to ensure that no such Internet fees are imposed. > > >more Speeches, Statements, and Letters - home ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
