According to an article in Telco Media News, Sen. John Stevens is very positive about the revised telecom bill. Stevens' believes the bill will "create a level playing field, between cable and the Bells, encourage competition and the deployment of broadband, and in the process, create even more jobs as we go along."
Stevens detailed some of the steps that the bill has gone through to get it up and ready. According to the article, "local governments caught the attention of Stevens during the first hearing on his telecom legislation. After that panel, Stevens instructed committee staff to work with local government interests, USTelecom and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association to seek a compromise on franchise reform."
I will keep you updated as the bill continues its journey.
