11.   The Bells contend that pricing flexibility is crucial to let them compete with a new crop of competitors in urban markets.

12.   The U.S. also wants greater pricing flexibility in areas such as auto insurance, one of the largest insurance markets in Japan after life insurance.

13.   Re-selling has some potential drawbacks, the biggest of which can be a lack of pricing flexibility.

14.   The bill would give the post office pricing flexibility and the ability to stimulate growth, but would still require the post office to maintain universal service.