Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentences: Judiciary Backs Reducing Disparity

Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentences: Judiciary Backs Reducing Disparity
A federal judge told a House subcommittee that the policy-making Judicial Conference of the United States "strongly supports legislation to reduce the unsupportable sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine."

FCC Approves Transfer of Control of Direct TV to Liberty Media Subject to Conditions

FCC Approves Transfer of Control of Direct TV to Liberty Media Subject to Conditions
Four years ago, I strenuously dissented to the Commission's decision to allow News Corp. to acquire DirectTV.  At the time, I said that the consolidation of so many media properties under News Corp.'s control could not be good for localism, diversity and competition.

Preventing Foreclosure: Consumer Workshops on Preventing Foreclosures

Preventing Foreclosure: Consumer Workshops on Preventing Foreclosures
The State and Consumer Services Agency and Business, Transportation and Housing Agencies are pleased to present a series of Consumer Workshops Focusing on Preventing Foreclosures. Credit counselors, loan servicers and lenders will offer on-site assistance and information on available options with your mortgage.

Going Green: FTC Announces Workshop on Green Guides and Packaging

Going Green: FTC Announces Workshop on Green Guides and Packaging

The Green Guides and Packaging workshop will provide a forum for the discussion of topics such as: 1) trends in packaging and the resulting environmental packaging claims; 2) packaging terms currently covered by the Green Guides and whether the perception of these terms has changed over the past decade; 3) new green packaging terms not currently addressed in the Green Guides; 4) claims based on third-party certification and consumer perception of such claims; 5) the impact of scientific and technological changes, including the use of new packaging materials and their impact on the environment; 6) the current state of substantiation for green packaging claims; and 7) the need for new or updated FTC guidance in these areas.

Online Extortion: The FBI Reports

Online Extortion: The FBI Reports

Learn about the "hit-man" e-mail scam that continues to circulate. The scam e-mail, which first appeared in December, threatens to kill recipients if they do not pay thousands of dollars to the sender, who purports to be a hired assassin.

New crash tests of SUVs: Nissan Murano is Top Safety Pick

New crash tests of SUVs: Nissan Murano is Top Safety Pick
The best overall performer in front, side, and rear tests of nine 4-door midsize SUV models is the redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano, which earns the Top Safety Pick award. The tests were recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Home Evacuation Plan: When Is the Time for You and Your Family to Prepare a Home Evacuation Plan? Now!

Home Evacuation Plan: When Is the Time for You and Your Family to Prepare a Home Evacuation Plan? Now!
There is no time like the present when it comes to sitting down with your family and preparing for the day when you may be forced to evacuate your home, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).