I have seen this notice published on several lists.  I agree that it may be
a hoax.  It may not but somehow the whole thing seems unlikely.

At 09:00 AM 12/30/98 , you wrote:
>On Wed, 30 Dec 1998, Hawke wrote:
>>  CNN stated that the Government would in two weeks time decide to allow
>> or not allow a Charge to your phone bill equal to a long distance call
>> each time you access the internet.  To prevent this contact
>> your Congressperson.The address is  http://www.house.gov/writerep/
>
>This stinks of a hoax.  I don't have time at the moment but someone could
>check the CNN web site to investigate this a bit.  Please do not go
>forwarding this to everybody and his brother before learning a bit more.
>I personally am assuming it is the old FCC hoax in a different wrapper.
>So please do yourself a favor and don't go spreading this trash around
>until you can confirm it as fact.
>
>
> >    Please visit the address above!  If EACH one of us,
>forward
>this > message on to others in a hurry, we may be able to prevent this
>> injustice
>> from happening!  If you know anyone who doesn't have access to the net,
>> ask
>> them to writea letter and have them fax/mail it in or call the Capitol
>> switchboard1-800-335-4949 and ask for their U.S. Senator or U.S. State
>> Represent their voice be heard!
>>
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