81. Telephone companies have argued that if too many people take per-line blocking, the companies will not be able to market their caller ID service. 82. That, the company argued, made it nearly impossible for Remune to show a benefit over the placebo. 83. That, the company argues, would cause healthy people to drop their coverage and force insurers to flee the market for individual health insurance. 84. The big companies argue a spectrum shortage is limiting their ability to improve service in urban areas plagued by congested airwaves. 85. The big long-distance companies had argued that they would suffer irreparably were the decision allowed to go into effect. 86. The ballet company has argued that orchestra members abuse the privilege, compromising the continuity of rehearsals and performances. 87. The Bell companies argue that they must be freed, because their traditional monopolies are under increasing attack from cable television operators, long-distance carriers and other competitors. 88. The Bell companies argue that this is slow growth. 89. The cable companies argue that interactive television is no different from new channels and that they have the right to decide what services are offered on their systems. 90. The cable companies argue that they should not be under such a strict regime. |