Judge orders shutdown to crack down on hackers
A federal judge shut down many Interior Department Internet systems to protect the $1 billion American Indian money fund. The action follows prior court-ordered tests and a 2001 shutdown that halted access to parks and land records, delaying royalty payments to landowners.
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Do Not Call registry nets 735000 on first day
The new national do not call list drew more than 735,000 phone numbers on its first day as the FTC struggled with site traffic and expanded access by toll free numbers. President Bush voiced sympathy for residents disrupted by telemarketing while urging calm as the registry ramps up.
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National do not call list to curb telemarketers
FTC launches a national do not call registry starting October for those who sign up. Some states still lack do not call laws and only the phone number is used for identification. While many telemarketing calls will be blocked, charities surveys and some businesses such as telephone companies and banks may be exempt.
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Tax credit expansion debated as Congress weighs child refund plans
The Senate favors a 15 percent refundable credit for income over 10500 up to 1000 per child with no Treasury cost due to offsets, while House plans extend the credit through the decade and widen eligibility at 82 billion. Lawmakers clash on military family credits and timing of rebates. Treasury warns new law could delay checks until September.
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