EMF In Your Environment

Electric Magnetic Fields In Your Environment
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Radiation And Indoor Air (6603J)

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The Cooling-Off Rule --

If you buy an item in your home or at a location that is not the main or permanent place of business or local address of the seller, the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) Cooling-Off Rule gives you three days to cancel purchases of $25 or more

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Land Sales Scams -- November 1992

Although buying land may seem like a safe investment, it sometimes can be highly speculative and risky.

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The Fair Housing Act

Fair Housing It's Your Right

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Income Tax Preparation Services -- March 1993

Do You Need a Tax Preparer?

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Answers to Questions About The National Flood Insurance Project

This pamphlet is intended to acquaint the public with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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Warranties -- November 1992 Federal Trade Commission

Before you make a major purchase, there is an important promise you should read.

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Questions and Answers on the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act, 1992

This brochure provides basic guidance about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act of 1974.

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U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Enforcement and the Consumer

Many consumers have never heard of antitrust laws, but when these laws are effectively and responsibly enforced, they can save consumers millions and even billions of dollars a year in illegal overcharges.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE/Patent and Trademark Office

A TRADEMARK may be a word, symbol, design or combination word and design, a slogan or even a distinctive sound which identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one party from those of another. Used to identify a service, it can be called a service mark.

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Infomercials -- November 1992

Seen increasingly on cable and independent television stations, many of these commercials have the look, feel, and duration of real TV programs.

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Grocery Store Rain Checks -- October 1992

Are you trying to cut your food bill? Do you regularly shop for advertised special-sale items in grocery stores? If you answer "yes," then you know that advertised specials sometimes can disappear quickly.

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Consumer Quiz -- June 1994

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) receives many letters from consumers asking various questions about their rights under FTC-enforced laws and rules. Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions. See how much you know about your consumer rights.

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Prize Offers -- April 1992

Congratulations -- It's your lucky day! You have won one of the following fabulous prizes: a diamond pendant; a deluxe vacation for two; a food processor; a stereo system; or a six-foot grandfather clock.

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