| 31. | That will help offset the FCC's cable rate rollbacks.
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| 32. | Proponents of deregulation argue that the competition unleashed by the bill will curb cable rates.
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| 33. | It removes most cable rate controls, and lets broadcasters own more radio and TV stations.
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| 34. | And government data show cable rates going up twice as fast as programming cost increases.
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| 35. | Each cable rating point equals 880, 000 households.
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| 36. | Cable rates are currently set by state regulators.
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| 37. | Nevertheless, consumer groups denounced the bill as a corporate boon that would send cable rates soaring.
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| 38. | Consumer advocacy groups have petitioned the FCC to freeze cable rates until the problem is resolved.
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| 39. | Since 1996, cable rates have increased 35 percent.
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| 40. | Monthly TV cable rates typically exceed $ 23.
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