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" " What we're talking about is saving consumers approximately $ 5.8 billion a year and dedicating $ 1.9 billion to education , " Congressman Tauzin continued . " The Gore Tax is forcing all consumers to pay more for their telephone , wireless and paging services . The point is that once again , when Washington makes policy , it arrives in a one-size-fits-all package , and local education needs are as diverse as America 's student population . With the increase in demand , funding to the cap will enable us to continue the work of this past year . " With the increase in demand , funding to the cap will enable us to continue the work of this past year , " Chairman Kennard said . But an ad placed in yesterday 's Washington Post removes any lingering doubt that the WorldCom announcement was simply a thinly veiled attempt to assuage political concerns about their proposed merger .