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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 was…

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…

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 connectivity marketplace is moving…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, deceptive…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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