FTC Warns Gator Group, Tinitell that Online Services Might Violate COPPA
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Washington, DC - The staff of the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to two foreign companies that market electronic devices and apps that appear to collect geolocation data from children, warning that the companies may be in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule.
Big Changes in your Credit Card
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Washington, DC - You may have noticed recently that some merchants are not requiring you to sign for chip-enabled credit or debit card purchases, no matter what the amount. That’s because the major card issuers recently announced that signatures will be optional for chip-card purchases at checkout starting this month.
On the Occasion of the United Republic of Tanzania's Union Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Tanzania as you celebrate the 54th anniversary of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Commemorating the Birthday of the Disappeared Panchen Lama
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Washington, DC - On April 25, we marked the birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who has not appeared in public since he was reportedly abducted two decades ago by the Chinese government at age six.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sworn into office as 70th Secretary of State
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Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was just sworn in yesterday by Justice Alito at the Supreme Court not long after he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. No other secretary in recent history has gone on a trip as quickly as he has. Secretary Pompeo is now on his way to Joint Base Andrews, where we’ll be taking off.
U.S. Aviation Sales to Turkey
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Washington, DC - We congratulate Turkish Airlines on its March 12, announcement to order 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with an option for five more airplanes, and its subsequent agreement on April 25, to purchase GE engines for those planes. These deals together total over $10 billion, create and sustain more than 25,000 U.S. jobs, and underscore the expanding economic cooperation between the United States and Turkey.
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