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Calvin Coolidge: Silent Cal (1923 - 1929)
Calvin Coolidge was president during the Roaring 20s. His economic policies largely led to the Great Depression, but he had very progressive views regarding Civil Rights, and huge gains were made by minorities during his time in office....
The Business Professor
Federal Trade Commission - Enforcing Antitrust Laws
Federal Trade Commission - Enforcing Antitrust Laws
The Business Professor
Understanding Antitrust Laws
This video provides an overview of antitrust laws and their purpose in promoting competition among suppliers of goods and services in the United States. The video emphasizes the historical context, as well as the economic benefits of...
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FTC, New York Sue Martin Shkreli For Alleged Illegal Drug Monopoly
The suit alleges Martin Shkreli and his company unfairly hiked drug prices and took illegal steps to prevent competitors from developing generics.
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Trump Welcomes US Manufacturers to White House
President Donald Trump convened a meeting with business leaders at the White House on Wednesday as part of his ongoing "made in America" theme week.
Trump said his administration will be working with the Federal Trade...
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Investigation into Google finds no evidence that search giant skewed search results
Washington, DC - 3 January 2013
1. US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Jon Leibowitz walking into news conference
2. Cutaway of media
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jon Leibowitz, Chairman, US Federal Trade Commission:
"Today's action...
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USA: CHILDREN TARGETED IN CIGARETTE ADVERTISEMENT ACCUSATION
English/Nat
Fresh evidence has led to renewed charges against the R-J Reynolds tobacco company in America's ongoing cigarette war.
The U-S Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused Reynolds of targeting children with their "Joe...
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Trump Welcomes US Manufacturers to White House
President Donald Trump convened a meeting with business leaders at the White House on Wednesday as part of his ongoing "Made in America" theme week.
Trump said his administration will be working with the Federal Trade...
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Possible $5B Facebook fine for privacy violations
The possibility of a $5 billion federal privacy fine for Facebook suggests that U.S. regulators may be taking a cue from the large penalties their European counterparts have been handing out to U.S. technology giants.
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Possible $5B Facebook fine for privacy violations
The possibility of a $5 billion federal privacy fine for Facebook suggests that U.S. regulators may be taking a cue from the large penalties their European counterparts have been handing out to U.S. technology giants.
Bloomberg
Proposed Merger Ban Doesn't Make Sense, FTC Commissioner Says
Apr.28 -- Noah Phillips, commissioner of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, criticizes the proposed ban on mergers and acquisitions during the coronavirus pandemic for coming at a "counter-intuitive" time. He speaks with Bloomberg's...
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President signs 'Do not call' legislation
1. U.S. President George W. Bush enters media conference
2. Cutaway of media
3. Wide shot of Bush
4. SOUNDBITE (English): George W. Bush, U.S. President:
"The registry allows Americans to shield their home and cell phone numbers from...
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Facebook explains how it makes money off user data
Facebook is updating its terms and services guidelines to clarify how it makes money from the personal information of its users.
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Possible $5B Facebook fine for privacy violations
The possibility of a $5 billion federal privacy fine for Facebook suggests that U.S. regulators may be taking a cue from the large penalties their European counterparts have been handing out to U.S. technology giants.
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Facebook explains how it makes money off user data
Facebook is updating its terms and services guidelines to clarify how it makes money from the personal information of its users.
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USA: LAWSUIT AGAINST SHOE MAKER
English/Nat
A lawsuit between the U-S government and an American shoe maker could sharply limit the claims of "Made-in-America" used by some manufacturers.
The Federal Trade Commission says the New Balance Athletic Shoe is making false...
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USA: HAAGEN DAZ PRODUCTS
Eng/Nat
The ice cream maker Haagen Daaz is fighting claims that it misled customers over one of its products.
American consumer watchdogs say an advertisement suggested all of their frozen yoghurts are 98 per cent fat free, when in...