Wal-Mart Shopping Scam: Telemarketers Must Pay $28.2 Million

The Federal Trade Commission today announced several court actions obtained against a nationwide telemarketing scheme that the media has dubbed the "Wal-Mart Shopping Spree" scam. In this scam, consumers were falsely promised free gifts and wrongfully paid monthly fees for "program memberships" such as discount buyers’ and travel clubs. Wal-Mart Shopping Scam: Telemarketers Must Pay $28.2 Million

National Wetlands Maps Debut on Google Earth

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maps of the National Wetlands Inventory are now available for viewing using Google Earth. The wetlands inventory includes wetlands data for approximately 60 percent of the conterminous U.S., as well as portions of Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. National Wetlands Maps Debut on Google Earth

New Internet Site Offering Advice for a Longer, Healthier Life

Finding accurate advice on how to live a healthier life just got a little easier. Gov. Matt Blunt announced the launch of a new Internet site offering a wealth of information about healthy living. New Internet Site Offering Advice for a Longer, Healthier Life

Small Business Week, 2008

In communities across America, small business owners are working hard to turn their dreams into enterprises. Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the many achievements of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees, who contribute to the vitality and prosperity of our Nation and create new job opportunities for our citizens. Read More

Justice Department Files Lawsuit against New York State Department of Correctional Services to Enforce the Employment Rights of New York Air National Guardsman

The Department of Justice announced today that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Patrick Anson, a member of the New York Air National Guard, against the New York State Department of Correctional Services (NYSDOCS) alleging violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). Also filed with the complaint is a settlement agreement reached by the Justice Department and NYSDOCS that, if approved by the court, will resolve the United States' claims on behalf of Anson...Read More

E-Mailed Grand Jury Summons May Harm Computers

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is alerting computer users about a spam e-mail that contains a fraudulent court subpoena. E-Mailed Grand Jury Summons May Harm Computers