11. FCC Easing Rules for Data Links The Federal Communications Commission intends to propose rules that will accelerate the deployment of high-speed cyberspace links to homes across the United States. 12. Gramm and others have proposed federal rules that would prohibit states from paying benefits to unwed teen-agers or raising benefits to parents who give birth while on welfare. 13. In a news conference, the EPA said that in February it would propose rules for controlling dioxin and other air pollutants emitted by medical incinerators. 14. In the past, the industry has complained vociferously when major new rules were proposed. 15. It has already proposed a rule requiring tire makers to label their products with the fuel efficiency data. 16. Johnson said the proposal would call for shorter comment periods when the board proposes a rule, to reduce delays. 17. Last month, Wilson proposed stringent rules that go even further in some elements than those passed by the Republican Congress. 18. Look for the Labor Department to propose new rules governing white-collar professional exemptions from federal wage and hour laws. 19. Lucas said he likewise believes the accounting board will propose rules requiring disclosure of loan or profit guarantees to the partnerships. 20. No one has ever proposed a rule calling for penalties for leaving the dugout, but the players union would most likely oppose it. |