, Award-winning actor and Verizon
spokesperson James Earl Jones today honored Tampa Bay area students who
submitted winning essays in a Verizon sponsored contest on the topic, "Why are
computers and the Internet important to my education and my future?" Eight
student finalists received plaques from Jones at the Carrollwood Verizon Plus
Store on Dale Mabry in Tampa. Judy
Ambler, Supervisor , Pre K-12 Instructional Technology, Pinellas County School
District. Mr. At a time
when the debate over pension reform is focused on changes that will reduce
employers' ability to smooth cost changes-thereby increasing volatility-they
are feeling pressures for sustaining employee pension plans. Also, Airbus people have been at the Duluth base
recently, and now no one is returning our calls, which is highly
unusual," said Chris Anderson, president of AMFA Local 35 in Duluth."

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Verizon opened the contest to third through eighth grade students in
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, as part of the company's commitment to
supporting the education and development of children throughout the country
and in the Tampa Bay area.

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Technology and the Internet must play an integral role in providing
students with the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century technology -
driven world economy.

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In addition, each student was entered into a
drawing for a chance to win a laptop computer and free Verizon Online DSL or
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"When you put this all together, it's cause for concern.

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"The essay contest is an excellent opportunity to help local grade school
students understand the vital role technology plays in their academic
development.

NEW YORK, Nearly three-fourths (73 percent) of
large employers with a defined benefit pension plan report that their number-
one concern with maintaining it is expense and funding volatility.
And, nearly half (46 percent) of those expecting to make changes over the
next 12 months report they will consider axing their plan. We observed
Congressman Oberstar in a recent private meeting with Northwest at the
Airport Hilton in Bloomington, because we were told in advance about
the meeting location and topic by a Northwest official.

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of large, U. We never dreamed they would
cut a deal to eliminate our members by closing down the base, and
outsourcing our work to Airbus," said Ted Ludwig, president of Twin
Cites-based AMFA Local 33. They deserve the first shot at whatever jobs open up if Airbus
takes over the base .

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"There's a high level of concern among Duluth employees, despite
denials by Northwest and Bill Richard, chief of staff for Congressman
James Oberstar (D-MN), who represents the Duluth area.

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telecommunications equipment, Verizon Wireless service (where available), DSL,
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These findings are from interviews with 147 CFOs and Managing Directors,
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Jones' current
activities as corporate spokesperson for Verizon include participation in many
events around the country.

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"We are committed to promoting the importance of advancing technologies in
today's world," said Phil Brown, Vice President of Specialty Sales, Verizon. Most students are growing up in a digital world and
must have computers as a tool for productivity as well as for learning,
research, networking, collaborating, and problem solving.

About Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications Inc. Jones first became the voice of Bell Atlantic in 1989 when he was
featured in a commercial campaign for Bell Atlantic Directory Services. "Congressman Oberstar is
a man of honor who has always been a strong advocate for preserving
the jobs of Minnesota workers.

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Technology and the Internet are today's
tools for assisting them in achieving 21st century skills," said Ms. We're confident he would insist that we
be brought into the discussions before any deal was concluded.

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With a diverse work force of
approximately 208,000, Verizon has four business units: Domestic Telecom
serves customers based in 29 states with wireline telecommunications services,
including broadband, nationwide long-distance and other services . We're trying
to keep people calm, but it's not easy."
"The irony here is that we were the ones who originally suggested
that the State and Northwest talk with Airbus about building their new
maintenance base in Duluth to, hopefully, get our laid-off guys who
have vast Airbus experience back to work .

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Tampa Bay Students: 'Why Are Computers and the Internet Important to My
Education and My Future?'

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What's Next?
Most companies (67 percent) that have made a change in their plan over the
past three years, or are contemplating one, have considered freezing it or
closing it to new hires.

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All of these
services are provided in an environment that embodies outstanding customer
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Northwest Appears to Be Making Political Deal to Replace Duluth Maintenance Employees with Out-of-Staters; Current Duluth Employees Deserve First Shot at Jobs

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"Pinellas County is extremely proud of the achievements of these eight
students . International includes wireline and wireless
operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe.----Northwest Airlines
appears to be cutting a political deal to turn its Duluth aircraft
maintenance base over to European private contractor Airbus and
replace Minnesota employees working there now with out-of-staters,
according to Minnesota officials of the Aircraft Maintenance Fraternal
Association (AMFA).

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Additionally, customers can also pay their Verizon Wireless and Wireline bills
in the Plus stores, as well as enroll for Verizon's One Bill product, which
provides customers with the capability of combining their Verizon Wireline,
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DULUTH, Minn.

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When Bill
Richard learned we knew about this meeting, he warned us in two
telephone conversations that we 'would spoil the whole deal' if we
went to the press , then in the third phone call he said the deal was
just a rumor. "Our Minnesota technicians have more
experience maintaining Airbus planes than just about anyone in the
world.

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Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network,
serving 42.
"We assume that if a deal is in the works as it appears to be,
Congressman Oberstar will fight hard to make sure those jobs stay with
Duluth technicians already working at the base, and will not allow
Minnesota employees and their families to suffer while out-of-staters
are brought in to replace them," Ludwig said.

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1 million voice and data customers across the United States.com. He
proved to be so popular that he was adopted as a corporate-wide spokesperson
in 1995. And, when GTE and Bell Atlantic merged in June 2000 to become
Verizon Communications, that partnership was extended.