Monthly Archives: August 2009

FTC bans hated robocalls

August 28, 2009
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Hated harrassing robocalls are being banned by the Federal Trade Commission, the Los Angeles Times reported today.

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Cutting credit for millions reaping rewards for credit card companies

August 27, 2009
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Several studies released during the past two weeks provide some insight into what has taken place in the credit card industry during 2009, according to a press release from lowcards.com: The studies show that some of the practices instituted by issuers may have helped the credit card companies turn the corner on their recent...

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Ct Atty Gen Investigates if wealthy residents evaded state taxes in offshore UBS Accounts

August 27, 2009
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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that he is investigating whether Connecticut residents were among the 4,450 U.S. citizens who evaded taxes through offshore accounts with Swiss banking giant UBS. In a letter notifying Gov. M. Jodi Rell of the investigation, Blumenthal said...

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Conn Indian Casinos and Attorney General reach $25 million settlement

August 26, 2009
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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Paul A. Young, executive director of the Division of Special Revenue (DSR), today announced identical settlements with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes that would provide $25 million in slot revenue to the state, as well as future payments.

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