Word: largent
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...Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which regulates jamming. The demonstration, however, drew opposition from the cell-phone industry's lobbying arm, CTIA - The Wireless Association, which sent a letter to the FCC urging the agency to block CellAntenna from "brazenly" violating federal law. The association's chief lobbyist, Steve Largent, a retired professional football player and former Congressman, said jamming could interfere with emergency phone calls and public safety communications. But the demonstration went forward. CellAntenna used a suitcase-size device to block cell-phone signals in a large auditorium, showing how a defined area could be jammed...
...Swann is attempting what another NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver-and a former Seattle Seahawk no less-failed to do just four years ago. Steve Largent, one of the NFL's all-time leading receivers and a former Oklahoma congressman, lost his Oklahoma gubernatorial bid in 2002 despite initially being considered the favorite. But Swann has certainly gotten off to a good start, even before the Steelers' stunning championship run. He is leading his main opponent, former Lieutenant Governor Bill Scranton, in an ongoing straw poll of GOP state committee members. Scranton has also had to spend quite...
...House v. Senate football games If this Capitol Hill rivalry existed, this would mark its saddest day. Former pigskin greats Steve Largent and J.C. Watts are leaving; Largent after dropping out to run his unsuccessful bid for governor, and Watts for personal reasons...
...STEVE LARGENT Strikes out eight, leads Repubs to 9-1 win over Dems. Baseball's been bery, bery good to G.O.P...
...Republicans hold their majority, any effort that Oxley and Tauzin have made will be worth it. "You can't say, 'I'm not going to play this game,'" says Representative Steve Largent of Oklahoma, a colleague on the committee. "The competition would eat you for lunch...