New FTC guidelines to change customer testimonials, require ads to include typical resultsOctober 5th, 2009 New FTC guidelines to change customer testimonialsWASHINGTON — New guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission will require advertisers using customer testimonials to clearly disclose results consumers can typically expect. The FTC's associate director for advertising practices, Mary Engle, says guidelines published Monday mean advertisers can't hide behind disclaimers when they show atypical results.
Swine flu surges in Mexico, but large-scale school and stadium closings unlikely this timeSeptember 26th, 2009 New swine flu wave hits Mexico, closings unlikelyMEXICO CITY — The next wave of swine flu has arrived, and Mexicans are bracing for an outbreak that may be even larger than the one here last spring that became a pandemic. Daily diagnoses reached higher levels in September than the H1N1 peak in April, with 483 new cases in just one day this month alone.
Justice, Federal Trade Commission to launch review of antitrust enforcement guidelinesSeptember 22nd, 2009 DOJ, FTC to consider updating antitrust guidelinesWASHINGTON — The federal government's antitrust enforcers said Tuesday they will update the 17-year-old guidelines used to determine whether a proposed corporate acquisition threatens competition. The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department, which share antitrust enforcement powers, said they will hold a series of five workshops in December and January to discuss potential changes to the guidelines.
Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospitalAugust 27th, 2009 Swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospitalATLANTA — Swine flu was four times more likely to send blacks and Hispanics to the hospital than whites, according to a study in Chicago that offers one of the first looks at how the virus has affected different racial groups. The report echoes some unpublished information from Boston that found three out of four Bostonians hospitalized from swine flu were black or Hispanic.
Government officials call on employers to help get swine flu vaccine to vulnerable workersAugust 19th, 2009 Government enlists employers' help to contain fluWASHINGTON — Government officials are calling on U.S. businesses to help manage swine flu this fall by getting vaccines to vulnerable workers and encouraging employees with symptoms to stay home.
Government to advise schools on what to do when swine flu strikesAugust 6th, 2009 Feds to issue new swine flu advice to schoolsWASHINGTON — Swine flu is expected to return when kids go back to school, and the government is hoping its new advice on when to shut down schools during an outbreak will prevent the panic and confusion that led to hundreds of school closures last spring. The government was to issue new guidance Friday for schools to follow when swine flu strikes.
US projects swine flu could sicken 20 to 40 percent over 2 years without effective vaccineJuly 24th, 2009 Swine flu could strike up to 40 percent in 2 yearsATLANTA — U.S. health officials say swine flu could strike up to 40 percent of Americans over the next two years and as many as several hundred thousand could die if a vaccine campaign and other measures aren't successful.
Agriculture officials announce restrictions to prevent spread among hogs of swine fluJuly 17th, 2009 Argentina attacks swine flu infection in pigsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Agricultural authorities in Argentina have declared an alert to prevent the spread of swine flu among pigs. Farm sanitation chief Jorge Dillon says the flu's symptoms are fairly benign for infected pigs and the pig outbreak poses no health risk to humans.
Administration in early talks about further help for small businesses; loan plan consideredJuly 11th, 2009 Administration considers help for small businessWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is considering using money from the $700 billion financial bailout fund to provide further assistance to the nation's struggling small businesses, in a continuing attempt to find a way to make up for clogged credit. Officials said Friday that no plan had emerged although small business has been a subject of staff level talks in Obama's economic team.
CDC officials say swine flu pandemic declaration no cause for alarmJune 11th, 2009 CDC: Swine flu pandemic level won't change effortsATLANTA — U.S. health officials say they won't need to change their response now that swine flu has been declared a pandemic.
Warm weather may not halt swine fluMay 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - New data from Mexico and case numbers so far suggest that if the spread of H1N1 "swine flu" continues elsewhere as it has in the Americas, the virus could infect more than a billion people by July. The data also suggests that summer temperatures in temperate countries may not slow the virus.
Correction: Navy swine flu storyMay 9th, 2009 Correction: Navy swine flu storyWASHINGTON — In a May 8 story about sailors with swine flu, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Navy, reported erroneously that 18 sailors had swine flu. A Navy spokesman, Lt.
Mexico City says all businesses can reopen Thursday including sports arenas, museums, barsMay 8th, 2009 Mexico City lets all businesses reopen ThursdayMEXICO CITY — Mexico City says all businesses can reopen Thursday, ending a virtual shutdown of the capital over swine flu concerns. City Health Secretary Armando Ahued says sports arenas, dance halls, movie theaters and all restaurants will be allowed to operate but must follow government-ordered hygiene rules.
US swine flu cases rise to 109, some 300 schools closedMay 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The number of confirmed human swine flu cases in the US has risen to 109, health officials said. Nearly 300 schools across the country have been closed in view of the swine flu threat.
Mexico suspends nonessential services at government offices, private businesses amid epidemicApril 30th, 2009 Mexico shuts many government offices, businessesMEXICO CITY — Mexico's government is temporarily suspending all nonessential activity of the federal government and private business as the number of confirmed swine flu cases jumped. Health Secretary Jose Cordova says nonessential federal government offices will be closed from May 1-5.
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