Millions Join 'Do Not Call' List

by Chris Arnold

January 1, 2004

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January 1, 2004

The three-month old national 'Do Not Call' list has gathered 55 million phone numbers. While many Americans may be receiving fewer telemarketing calls, others are paying the price with lost jobs as call centers shut down or cut back. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.

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