FTC orders crackdown on abusive debt collection practices
The Federal Trade Commission unveiled a consent order targeting National Account Systems and Diners Club subsidiaries for threatening, deceptive, and covert data practices. Firms must cease alleged tactics under fines up to 10 000 dollars and fire employees using improper methods.
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Infant's rare defect misidentified as abuse case
Milwaukee parents faced custody loss after doctors alleged abuse following 10 bone fractures in their infant son Justin. A specialist later diagnosed Menkes Kinky Hair, a rare metabolic defect causing fragile bones. The child is expected to live only a short time and the custody petition was dismissed.
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Barbara Schoenfield
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U of hospital may have to cut services
University of Illinois Hospital may cut services if state subsidies do not rise. Dr. Alexander Schmidt cites subsidies from $116 million in 1972 to $7 million now, a growing budget to $38.8 million, and a $4.5 million deficit last year. Medicaid reimbursements and slow payments worsen finances.
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Chicago
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