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    Identity Theft and Consumer Protection, Part 2

    Federal Trade Commission Chairperson Edith Ramirez and former Commission Chairperson Deborah Majoras talked about efforts by their agency to protect consumers from identity theft. This wa…

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    Protecting Children on the Internet

    The panelists talked about increasing the safety of children on the Internet, decreasing the fear their parents feel, and expanding the benefits of the online world. Topics included identify…

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    Network Neutrality

    Federal Trade Commission Chair Deborah Platt Majoras was interviewed about the federal government’s role in preserving the concept of Internet neutrality. She said that the broadband connect…

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    Financial Services Consumer Protection

    Witnesses testified about the future of federal consumer protection in the financial services sector in light of recent regulatory and judicial actions affecting the application of state con…

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    Identity Theft Task Force

    Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras spoke to the press to announce the release of the President’s Identity Theft Task Force comprehe…

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    Fiscal Year 2008 Federal Trade Commission Budget

    Commissioners testified about the proposed fiscal year 2008 budget for the Federal Trade Commission as well as commission operations, goals, and initiatives for improving international trade…

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    Fraudulent Work-at-Home Programs

    Officials representing the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced a major effort by law enforcement targeting fraudulent business o…

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    Gasoline Price Gouging

    The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine price gouging and a report by the Federal Trade Commission following an investigation of recent increases in gasoline prices. Among th…

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    Automobile Repair Information

    The Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee held a hearing on H.R. 2048, The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2005. Witnesses testified about provisions in the bill …

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    Enforcement of Spyware Regulations

    Chairman Majoras testified for the Federal Trade Commission about serious problems that spyware is causing consumers and the steps the FTC is taking. Topics included unfair competition, dece…

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    Energy Prices

    Ms. Majoras and states attorneys general testified about fuel and gasoline pricing, the recent impact of Gulf Coast hurricanes on the industry, levels of corporate profits, recent price spik…

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    Data Management and Identity Theft

    Witnesses testified about recent breaches in security in databases containing sensitive personal and financial information and the problem of identity theft in the U.S. Among the topics they…

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    Securing Electronic Personal Data

    The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the security of personal electronic data and striking a balance between personal privacy and commercial and governmental use. Witnesses testi…

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    Identity Theft

    The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony on identity theft, the security of sensitive consumer information, and maintaining personal information on large compu…

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    Empowering Consumers

    Chairman Majoras talked about empowering consumers, protecting consumers from fraud, and apprehending persons who prey on vulnerable consumers. She announced a research initiative that will …

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    Weight Loss Programs

    Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Deborah Platt Mejoras talked about weight loss and dietary supplements and advertising practices of supplement manufacturers. Among the topics they addres…

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