Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
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Washington, DC - Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate:
The FTC’s “Who’s NOT in Debt Collection” List
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- Written by Colleen Tressler - FTC
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Washington, DC - If you’re in the debt collection business, it’s up to you to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If not, you might find yourself looking for another line of work.
Former Contracting Officer and Contractor Charged with Bribery Scheme in Connection with Awarding of U.S. Postal Service Contracts
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Washington, DC - A former U.S. Postal Service contracting officer, along with a mail delivery contractor, were indicted today for engaging in a scheme to defraud the Postal Service through bribery and kickbacks in connection with the awarding of contracts to deliver the mail.
FTC Obtains $9.5 Million Judgment Against Sweepstakes Promoter for Contempt
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Washington, DC - A sweepstakes operator is permanently banned from direct mail marketing and is liable for a $9.5 million judgment under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which charged her with violating a previous court order by running a sweepstakes scam.
Energy Department Announces New Office of Technology Transitions
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Washington, DC - Today, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced the launch of the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) to help expand the commercial impact of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) research. The office will work closely with the national laboratories and engage with industry to commercialize technology and strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. industries based on scientific and technological innovations.
Consequences to Border Security without a DHS Appropriations Bill
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Washington, DC - Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson on the Consequences to Border Security without a DHS Appropriations Bill:
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