FTC settles with Miss Cleo firms for 500 million debt relief
The FTC says Access Resource Services and Psychic Readers Network will forgive $500 million in customer bills and stop selling psychic readings by phone, while paying a $5 million fine. The Florida companies owned by Steven Feder and Peter Stolz promoted Miss Cleo, whose real name is Youree Dell Harris. Harris invoked the Fifth Amendment in a deposition. The action covers deceptive billing and harassing telemarketing claims.
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Bush plan to open federal jobs to private contractors faces GOP push
The Bush administration argues outsourcing will save money and improve service, while Republicans counter that competition with private firms will lower costs and protect workers' rights. The debate centers on whether private contractors provide the best deal for government services amid last week's GOP victory.
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Tanker Hit Near Gibraltar by Submarine Report
A vessel struck by a submarine near Gibraltar was identified as a tanker though exact hit could not be confirmed. The submarine crew sighted a merchant ship in the area shortly after but could not establish radio contact. Leif Hoegh & Oslo company announced details.
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New Bill Seeks More Pipeline Inspections
Washington AP report notes a proposed bill to regulate the United States 22 million miles of pipelines after a 1999 Bellingham Washington explosion killed three people and heightened safety standards. The measure aims to tighten pipeline safety and inspections nationwide.
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Bin Laden alive or dead remains unanswered
Bush administration officials and Senate leaders spar over progress in locating Osama bin Laden. Despite vast rewards, high tech spying, and global military efforts, US forces have not captured the world’s top terror suspect, with analysts divided on whether progress exists.
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