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House Adopts Independent Ethics Oversight 3/11/2008
The House of Representatives voted tonight to establish an independent Office of Congressional Ethics. This vote was about going beyond the easy rhetoric of reform and taking a concrete step to correct what has been a dysfunctional ethics process. We now have an opportunity to get past the recent failures of the House to ensure honest representation on behalf of the American people. It represents a meaningful step toward fixing the broken and discredited ethics enforcement process.
Florida PIRG Applauds Senate Passage of Comprehensive CPSC Reform 3/06/2008
Florida PIRG, today applauded U.S. Senate passage of comprehensive legislation to “give the CPSC the money and authority” it needs to protect the public from dangerous products.” Florida PIRG did, however, criticize Senator Martinez, who “voted in favor of several weakening amendments.”
A.G. Retrieves Millions For Floridians is Rington Scam Settlement with AT&T Wireless 2/29/2008
In a significant step toward protecting consumers throughout the nation from unauthorized charges on cell phone bills, Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that AT&T Mobility will be the first wireless company in the nation to police representations made in internet advertising for cell phone content to ensure fair and full disclosure. The company will also make full restitution to Florida consumers who were unknowingly billed for “free” cell phone content.
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