Searching for College Money?
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As more than nine million students start college classes again this month, tens of thousands of them will have been victimized by fraudulent companies that pose as legitimate foundations, scholarship...
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September 5, 1996
September 4, 1996
Public Statement
Consumer Protection in the Information Society: A View from the United States
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Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to discuss consumer protection in the information society. I plan to give you an overview of the law enforcement and regulatory steps taken by government...
September 3, 1996
FTC Negotiates Accord to Preserve Competition in Diesel Engine Pistons Market Pending Investigation Outcome
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The Federal Trade Commission has negotiated an agreement with the German firm, Mahle GmbH, to prevent the firm from exercising any control over its competitor, Metal Leve S.A., of Brazil, in which...
September 1, 1996
Report
Information and Advertising Policy: A Study of Fat and Cholesterol Consumption in the United States, 1977-1990
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The study examines changes in the consumption of fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol from 1977 to 1990, a period when federal policy governing diet-disease claims changed. The study finds that dietary...
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Copy of Report
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August 30, 1996
Announced Actions for August 30, 1996
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. Unless otherwise noted, the FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC...
Federal Register Notice
Regulations Under the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 - 16 CFR Part 307
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Case Timeline Item
Young & Rubicam, Inc., In the Matter of (timeline item) - August 30, 1996
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Complaint
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Decision and Order
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Case Timeline Item
Ford Motor Company, In the Matter of (timeline item) - August 30, 1996
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Complaint
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Decision and Order
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August 29, 1996
Maryland Funeral Home Agrees To Pay Civil Penalty To Settle FTC Charges of Not Complying with Funeral Rule
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W.W. Chambers Co., Inc., a Maryland-based funeral home operator, and its principals have paid a $10,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that they failed to provide...
August 28, 1996
FTC Strikes Deal To Enhance Natural Gas Liquids Fractionating Competition Near Houston
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The Federal Trade Commission has negotiated a settlement with NGC Corporation over its plan to acquire certain natural gas transportation and processing assets from Chevron Cor poration. The FTC said...
Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department Revise Policy Statements on Health Care Antitrust Enforcement
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As part of an ongoing effort to encourage efficient arrangements for delivering health care, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice today announced revisions to the agencies’...
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NGC Corporation (timeline item) - August 28, 1996
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Consent Agreement Package
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August 27, 1996
Announced Actions for August 27, 1996
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Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for prior approval of a divestiture from the following. The application will be subject to public comment for 30...
FTC Supports FCC Proposals To Halt Fraudulent Pay-Per-Call Services from Evading Regulations
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The Federal Trade Commission today offered support for its sister agency’s efforts to keep unscrupulous pay-per-call service providers from evading federal regulations governing the pay-per-call...
Federal Register Notice
Computer Business Services, Inc.; Proposed Consent Agreement with Analysis to Aid Public Comment
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August 26, 1996
August 23, 1996
Commercial Janitorial Franchisor To Pay $50,000 To Settle FTC Charges
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Tower Cleaning Systems, Inc., which has commercial janitorial cleaning franchisees in 11 primarily east-coast states, has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it made...
FTC Staff Supports FCC-Proposed Cross-Ownership Rule for new LMDS Service
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Staff members of the Federal Trade Commission said today that they support efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to establish a cross-ownership rule to restrict local phone or cable...
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