Airwaves Auction Still Faces Challenge

October 27, 2007 By JOHN DUNBAR, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Verizon Wireless has dropped its court challenge against the government's consumer-friendly rules governing an upcoming airwaves auction - but it's a bit early for supporters of the plan to declare victory.

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