Court keeps cell tower backup rules on hold

July 8th, 2008 By DAVID TWIDDY , AP Business Writer

(AP) -- More than a year after they were introduced, federal rules intended to keep cell phone towers operating during natural disasters remain in limbo.

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Once again shareholders desire for profit is allowed to eclipse societies need for decent behaviour. Is it really necessary for people to die followed by a class action to git er done.
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