However, that explicit mention of managed services does not constitute a declaration of intent, according to Mr Walker.

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California is set to join 24 other states in prohibiting its Public Utilities Commission from imposing new regulations on VoIP and other Internet services without explicit authority from the state legislature.

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Labour won its second term with an explicit promise to deliver a transformation in the quality of public services.

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