Access One Responds to Bush Administration's Decision to Not Seek Supreme Court Review.Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2004 The following is a statement by Lance C. Honea, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Access One, Inc.: "Access One is disappointed that the Solicitor General An officer of the U.S. Justice Department who represents the federal government in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. The solicitor general is charged with representing the Executive Branch of the U.S. government in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. did not seek Supreme Court review of the D.C. Circuit's ruling in the Triennial tri·en·ni·al adj. 1. Occurring every third year. 2. Lasting three years. n. 1. A third anniversary. 2. A ceremony or celebration occurring every three years. Review Order appeal. By siding with a few large special interests, the Administration has arrogantly spit in the face of 20 million consumers nationwide. "Absent a Supreme Court stay and review of the D.C. Circuit decision, consumers and small businesses will see their phone bills rise and the nation's economy will suffer while a select few giant conglomerates reap all the windfalls. We feel the Solicitor General's decision is wrong, since it is contrary to the law and the public interest. For these reasons, it only makes sense that the Supreme Court have the last word in this contentious debate. "Bell monopolies state this is a victory for consumers when in fact nothing could be further from the truth. How can you trust the companies who have willingly paid more than $2 billion in fines over the last eight years solely in an effort to keep others out of their markets? "Despite this setback, Access One remains optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op . We are confident the Supreme Court will take the competitors appeal and review the case purely on its merits. Although our political war chest pales in comparison to the Bell monopolies' (who are among the world's richest corporations), we are clearly the customers' choice. As the real consumer champions and telecom industry innovators, we believes wholeheartedly whole·heart·ed adj. Marked by unconditional commitment, unstinting devotion, or unreserved enthusiasm: wholehearted approval. whole that the interests of American consumers will ultimately prevail." About Access One Access One is Chicago IL based integrated communications provider of local, long distance, and internet service. Since 1993 the company has provided cost effective telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. to tens of thousands of subscribers throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and has been recognized as a "Complaint Free" telecom provider by the Better Business Bureau. For more information go to www.accessoneinc.com. |
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