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Intel Settles with AMD, but Antitrust Issues Linger
AP| SciTech
… Andrew Cuomo, who accused Intel of abusing its market dominance to "rule with an iron fist." The U.S. Federal Trade Commission also is investigating. The settlement does allow Intel to duck a trial set for March in Delaware over a federal …
Story|11/12/2009
Experts: Placebo Power Behind Many Natural Cures
AP| Health
… the placebo effect. Advertisements and testimonials from product users can encourage a placebo effect. The Federal Trade Commission last summer reached a settlement over advertising claims for Airborne, a product "invented by a teacher …
Story|11/10/2009
Pelosi Health Bill Sets Stage for Contentious Negotiations with Senate
FOXNews.com| Politics
… government insurance option that states could opt out of. Democratic officials said the bill also would give the Federal Trade Commission authority to look into the health insurance industry at its own initiative. The officials spoke Wednesday …
Story|10/29/2009
Publisher Delays Book by Author Following Sweat Lodge Deaths
AP| U.S.
… Klobuchar, D-Minn., asked the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Ray's Spiritual Warrior program. One of ..... lives nor protected their safety." Klobuchar asked the FTC to review Ray's marketing and advertising practices and …
Story|10/27/2009
H1N1 Scams; Buyer Beware « Liveshots
| Liveshots
… real deal, but are nothing more than aspirin. The U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA) And The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) issued a joint warning letter to web sites marketing fraudulent supplements that claim to help prevent …
Blogs|10/26/2009
No Science to Back Actress Somers' Menopause Advice
AP| Health
… denounced claims about their safety. The American Medical Association has urged more FDA oversight. The Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against online sellers who made health claims for natural progesterone creams without supporting …
Story|10/26/2009
Disney Expands Refunds on 'Baby Einstein' DVDs
AP| U.S.
… educational," said Susan Linn, a psychologist and director of the campaign. The campaign complained to the Federal Trade Commission in May 2006, saying claims made on "Baby Einstein" packaging and the Web site were not supportable by scientific …
Story|10/24/2009
FDA Warns Against Fake Online H1N1 Remedy Claims
Health
… amounts of oseltamivir but were not approved for use in the United States. In one action, the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission ordered well-known author and doctor Andrew Weil to stop marketing his Immune Support Formula to protect …
Story|10/18/2009
American is First Woman to Win Nobel Prize in Economics
AP| World
… should be informed by good organizational practices." Williamson previously was a consultant to the U.S. Federal Trade commission from 1978-1980 and a special economic assistant to the Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at the U.S …
Story|10/12/2009
FOXNews.com| Glenn Beck
… maker. Oh, the government is here just trying to help you. Remember that? Also, the other story was the FTC -- not the FCC, but the FTC -- they are just getting together for a little lunch, you know, a conference in December, the 1st and …
Story|10/08/2009
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