Imperial Valley News Center
FTC Milestones: Cold War chills report on International Petroleum Cartel
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- Written by Kelly Signs
Washington, DC - The FTC’s status as an independent agency, secured in an early constitutional challenge to the FTC Act, was tested during the early years of the Cold War when the agency’s international work provoked a national security debate at the highest levels.
Defendant in FTC Landline Phone Cramming Case Settles Charges
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - One of the defendants behind a massive landline cramming operation that placed more than $70 million in unauthorized charges on consumers’ phone bills has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges against him.
More than just a job to do
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- Written by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary
Sacramento, California - Our general counsel here at CDFA, Michele Dias, came into my office last Friday with an excitable look on her face. I think most people in positions of organizational leadership would agree that when your lawyer does that, it may not be a good thing … Thankfully, this time was different.
FTC Bureau of Competition Director Deborah Feinstein on Verisks Decision to Drop Its Proposed Acquisition of EagleView Technology Corporation
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - Following yesterday’s announcement by Verisk Analytics, Inc. that it would abandon plans to acquire EagleView Technology Corporation, the Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition, Deborah Feinstein, said:
United States Condemns Attack in Yemen
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s bomb attack in Radaa, Yemen, which killed dozens, including at least 15 girls who were riding in their school bus. We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the victims of this terrorist attack.
Conversion process turns biomass 'waste' into lucrative chemical products
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- Written by Elizabeth K. Gardner
West Lafayette, Indiana - A new catalytic process is able to convert what was once considered biomass waste into lucrative chemical products that can be used in fragrances, flavorings or to create high-octane fuel for racecars and jets.
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