But the language comes close to what the long-distance industry had sought earlier this summer as the bill was moving through the House.

The change is coming just as the industry desperately seeks ways to cut costs.

Nor did the bill provide the legal protection from lawsuits the industry had sought.

This industry has often sought and obtained the support of the European authorities.

The documents may also provide clues to why the industry sought a settlement.

"This is certainly not what the American industry is seeking," the official said.

The industry is seeking to scrap residual rules from the 1950's when there were only a few television channels.

After the initial shock, the industry sought strong remedies to counter the threat.

The industry has also sought a more wholesome mix of advertisers.

Recently the city has begun opening to foreigners as local industry desperately seeks Western investment.