Personal Income Rose in all Metropolitan Areas in 2011

On November 26, 2012, the Bureau of Economic Analysis under the Department of Commerce announced that personal income increased in all 366 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs)—the first time since 2007.  Personal income increased 5.2 percent in 2011 compared to 3.8 percent in 2010, but inflation increased to 2.4 percent compared ...

Use Caution when Buying Decorative Contact Lenses

Decorative contact lenses are a popular item, especially when holidays like Halloween are just around the corner.  Most people think these items are sold over the counter legally, but all contacts are controlled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).   Vendors that advertise these decorative contact lenses as cosmetic ...

Protect Consumers from Fraudulent Online Pharmacies

On September 28, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is launching a campaign to increase public awareness about fake online pharmacies.  The FDA reports that buying prescriptions from fake online pharmacies can endanger a person’s health and result in identity fraud as well.  According to the ...

Standard Parking Corp. to Reduce Interests in 29 Cities

Following Standard Parking Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Central Parking Corporation, the Department of Justice is requiring the company to divest its interests within 29 cities and 21 states.  On September 26, 2012, the Department announced that without the requirement for divestitures, the merger would have created ...

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