This announcement from MCI appeared not long ago via our news feeds:
MCI, Inc. said today that its Board of Directors met today to review the latest Qwest proposal presented on March 16th. MCI's Board has determined to continue its discussions with Qwest and has instructed its advisors and management to begin this process promptly. Verizon has consented to MCI's request for a waiver permitting these discussions.
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AB -- 3/23/05
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