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James R Hood

FCC Building A Case Against Robocalls

FCC Building A Case Against Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission is building a file on robocallers, in hopes of eradicating them. The agency today launched its Robocall Mitigation Database, which requires phone companies to document their efforts to stamp out illegal robocalls. After a September 28, 2021, deadline, phone companies will have to refuse traffic from

Sensors to Save Babies in Hot Cars OK'd by FCC

Sensors to Save Babies in Hot Cars OK'd by FCC

It’s a common story, and a tragic one: A harried parent forgets about the baby in the back seat. Hours go by and the baby dies from the heat, which builds up quickly in a parked car. A four-month-old girl was in critical condition after just such an incident

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Consumers trapped at home during the pandemic who were tempted to repair minor problems with their appliances and electronics may have been scared away by fears that doing so would void their warranty — a belief that consumer advocates say is encouraged by manufacturers. In fact, a new survey from U.

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Consumers trapped at home during the pandemic who were tempted to repair minor problems with their appliances and electronics may have been scared away by fears that doing so would void their warranty — a belief that consumer advocates say is encouraged by manufacturers. In fact, a new survey from U.

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Consumers trapped at home during the pandemic who were tempted to repair minor problems with their appliances and electronics may have been scared away by fears that doing so would void their warranty — a belief that consumer advocates say is encouraged by manufacturers. In fact, a new survey from U.

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Warranties and Repairs Shouldn't Be At Odds

Consumers trapped at home during the pandemic who were tempted to repair minor problems with their appliances and electronics may have been scared away by fears that doing so would void their warranty — a belief that consumer advocates say is encouraged by manufacturers. In fact, a new survey from U.

Unused Airline Tickets Should Be Refunded: PIRG

Unused Airline Tickets Should Be Refunded: PIRG

A flight to nowhere might sound romantic but paying for a flight that never happens is annoying and a waste of money. But that’s what millions of Americans unwittingly did in 2020 when they did the safe thing and canceled their trips because of the pandemic. Instead of refunds,