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‘Veterans’ Spot Aired Statewide Today

11/15/2007 -- (COLUMBIA) – Senator Hillary Clinton launched her third radio spot, entitled “Veterans,” today in South Carolina. The 60-second spot began playing on radio stations across the state this morning.

The spot focuses on Hillary’s record of fighting for America’s veterans, specifically referencing her work to expand the Tri Care program to ensure that all Guard and Reserve members and their families have health benefits as well as her plan to fully fund the VA as President.

A complete transcript is included below.    » read more »

NJ Sen. Chairs Hearing Detailing Inaccuracy of FTC Cigarette Ratings for Tar and Nicotine, Tobacco Marketing Practices

November 13, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today chaired a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to examine the accuracy of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) tar and nicotine cigarette rating system, and the marketing claims of tobacco companies based on these ratings. The New Jersey Senator uncovered a lengthy history of false and deceptive cigarette ratings and marketing methods used by the tobacco industry.    » read more »

11/9/2007 -- DES MOINES, IA – After a strong week spent highlighting Hillary's plan to address America's energy and environmental challenges, the Clinton campaign today launched a new ad emphasizing Hillary's commitment to lead our country toward energy independence.

The new 30-second spot, entitled, "Energy Independence," features Hillary discussing her plans to end our dependence on foreign oil, create millions of jobs by investing in clean and renewable energy, and end tax subsidies for oil companies.

Watch the ad: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/IAenergyad    » read more »

Task force reaches landmark $1 million agreement announcing internet marketing reform

November 7, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today unveiled a sophisticated team to combat internet-related fraud and simultaneously announced the first agreement reached by the newly-created CyberFraud Task Force. The task force, which takes action against companies who defraud consumers online, is part of the Attorney General’s efforts to make the internet safer for Florida consumers.    » read more »

November 6, 2007 -- Las Vegas, NV — The Nevada Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, under the direction of Consumer Advocate, Eric Witkoski, today issued the following consumer advisory with important updates concerning the National Do Not Call Registry.    » read more »

In new TV ad, Obama discusses middle class tax plan

November 02, 2007 -- Manchester, NH -- Senator Barack Obama's New Hampshire campaign will begin airing its fifth television ad tomorrow. In the thirty-second spot, entitled "Need," Obama describes American workers as the "bedrock" of our economy and offers his plan to reverse the widening gap between the middle class and the wealthy.    » read more »

10/29/2007 -- The Clinton Campaign is launching a new television ad in Iowa and New Hampshire focused on Hillary’s long record of fighting to preserve Social Security and improve the lives of America’s seniors.

Watch the ad: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/video/62.aspx

The new 30-second spot, entitled “There For You,” details Hillary’s fight to stop the Bush Administration from privatizing Social Security and jeopardizing the bedrock of retirement security that 34 million Americans rely on.    » read more »

"When I Began" to run in tandem with ad detailing Richardson's successful efforts to obtain release of hostages from Iraq

10/30/2007 -- SANTA FE, NM-- New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson today released a new ad in Iowa entitled "When I Began." The ad, which will run in conjunction with the campaign's "Only One" ad, features Governor Richardson speaking directly to voters about his character and vision for the country.

Find the ad and other background materials here:
http://action.richardsonforpresident.com/whenibegan    » read more »

Instead of defending healthcare lobbyists and drug companies, Edwards is standing up for the American people as part of seven-day "Stand Strong" campaign

Oct 28, 2007 -- Manchester, NH – Arriving in New Hampshire today as part of a seven-day "Stand Strong" campaign, Senator John Edwards introduced proposals to stand up to drug companies to stop misleading drug advertising.    » read more »

October 29, 2007 -- OLYMPIA – The Washington Attorney General’s Office announced settlements today with a local auto dealer and an out-of-state advertising firm accused of using deceptive promotions to sell cars.    » read more »

Hollywood, California, October 25, 2007 – Apple Corps Ltd.’s eagerly anticipated DVD release of The Beatles’ second feature film Help! on November 6 (November 5 ROW) will be accompanied by several high-profile television, radio and online promotions. AOL Music, Yahoo! Music, MSN.com, Clear Channel Online, Amazon.com, Sundance Channel, QVC, and public television affiliates are among the DVD’s major promotional partners.

Saturday, October 27: Sundance Channel exclusively premieres Help! at 10pm ET/PT, with repeated airings scheduled through November.    » read more »

Duffy Lyon Touts Rural Agenda Obama Rolled Out Last Week

October 24, 2007 -- Des Moines, IA - -One week after laying out his rural policy agenda at a farm in Fairfax, the presidential campaign of Senator Barack Obama began airing a radio ad today featuring the sculptor of the famed Iowa butter cow, Duffy Lyon. Lyon, who raises dairy cows and beef cattle with her husband on a farm outside Tama, says she believes that Obama's plan for rural America is "for real." You can listen to the ad by clicking here: http://iowa.barackobama.com/ForUs.    » read more »

“Unlimited” Internet Plans Were Actually Limited; Company Agrees To Change Practices And Reimburse Customers

New York, NY (Oct 23, 2007) – New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Verizon Wireless has agreed to halt the deceptive marketing of its internet usage plans and reimburse $1 million to customers for wrongful account termination nationwide.    » read more »

October 23, 2007 -- Bowling Green, Mo. — A Houston, Texas-based corporation that inundated Missouri small businesses with unwanted junk faxes in violation of state consumer protection laws has been permanently prohibited from continuing the practice due to a judgment obtained by Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon. VIP Comm, which does business as Gold Healthcare, and its owner, Mike Ballas, are also required to pay civil penalties and costs as part of the judgment that was filed in Pike County Circuit Court.    » read more »

October 23, 2007 -- (Boise) – Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden today announced an agreement with The Kroger Company to reduce unlawful tobacco sales to minors at its 14 Idaho stores. The agreement applies to Kroger’s 2,468 supermarkets in 31 states and 779 convenience stores in 15 states. Kroger owns the Fred Meyer and Smith’s stores in Idaho.    » read more »