FTC calls Sprint on $2.9 million risk-based pricing violation
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC
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Washington, DC - Two people walk into a deli and both order a pastrami on rye. When the check arrives, one is charged $8. The other is surprised to get a bill for $15.99. That’s not the start of an old Henny Youngman joke. It’s an analogy that raises some of the issues in the FTC’s proposed $2.95 million settlement with Sprint for allegedly charging customers with lower credit scores a monthly fee without giving them the proper up-front notice required by law.
FTC Testifies on Proposed Legislation Addressing Privacy and Security in Connected Automobiles
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- Written by IVN
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Washington, DC - In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission provided feedback on proposed legislation to address privacy and security concerns around the growth of so-called “connected cars”.
Operators of Alleged Tech Support Scam Settle FTC Charges, Will Surrender Money and Property
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Washington, DC - The operators of an alleged tech support scam agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they tricked consumers into paying millions of dollars for technical support services they did not need and software that was otherwise free.
Webinar addresses water quality issues for livestock
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- Written by Emma Hopkins
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West Lafayette, Indiana - Swine producers, veterinarians and students wanting to learn more about water quality issues for livestock can watch an October 27 webinar hosted by Purdue University's Department of Animal Sciences.
NSF announces new research traineeship awards
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Washington, DC - The National Science Foundation (NSF) is pleased to announce 24 new awardees for the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program, designed to encourage the development and implementation of bold, new, potentially transformative models for graduate education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
White House Announces Commitments to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge
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Washington, DC - Today, the White House will announce new commitments from companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. With this announcement, 81 companies will have signed the American Business Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate their support for action on climate change and the conclusion of a climate change agreement in Paris that takes a strong step forward toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.
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