Federal wireless excise tax to be eliminated

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Chris @ May 25th 2006 7:19PM

"The tax, incorporated in 1898 to fund the Spanish-American War, adds 3 percent to monthly bills of the 214 million cellular subscribers. The U.S. government has lost several FET challenges in federal appeals courts around the country in past months."

Little known fact: the Spanish-American War was actually fought over roaming charges.

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