
Washington State Attorney General Getting tough on domestic violence, an editorial by Rep. Mike Hope.
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You’ll need to include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) We reserve the right to edit letters, but if you keep yours to 250 words or less, we won’t ask you to shorten it. ...

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Following up on yesterday's blog post about Attorney General Rob McKenna's testimony to Congress about deceptive online sales tactics, I thought I'd share this report from the Today Show. It shows how shoppers may inadvertently buy a membership they never intended to purchase. ...

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Two recent stories remind usof the danger faced by young people, especially those in college,when they experiment with stimulants. First, the federal governmentannouncedon Friday that itwill investigate "alcoholic energy drinks." Theseboozy beverages are mixed with caffeine or other stimulants. ...

Washington State Attorney General Free shred event tomorrow on Mercer Island, November 21, 10 am – 2 pm at Banner Bank, 2918 78th Ave SE

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Wells Fargo will buy back an estimated $1.3 billion in auction rate securities that have been frozen since February 2008, the state Department of Financial Institutions announced yesterday. More than 400 Washington investors will benefit from the settlement. ...

Washington State Attorney General Donating to charity: make sure it’s legit before you write that check
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If you have a little extra change in your pockets after you've finished all your holiday shopping, you might want to consider donating it to your favorite charity. Last year, charities made $307.65 billion ...

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Consumers will spend $1.3 billion on extended warranties (technically known as service contracts) this holiday season, says one industry report. Is the extra coverage worth it?

Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna testifies to Congress about deceptive online marketing tacti
Source: www.atg.wa.gov
OLYMPIA -- Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna took a leading role in encouraging Congress to get tough on companies that engage in deceptive online sales tactics. McKenna was the only attorney general to testify in connection with Tuesday’s hearing by the U.S. ...

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SEATTLE – The Public Counsel Section of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office today challenged electric and gas rate increases proposed by Puget Sound Energy (PSE).

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OLYMPIA – Attorneys general in 32 states are calling on Vonage to change its marketing practices. The company, one of the nation’s largest providers of Internet-based phone service, will refund eligible ...

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On Nov. 5, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna received an award for Outstanding Achievement fromFOSI, The Family Online Safety Institute:

Washington State Attorney General Applauds federal inquiry into boozy, caffeinated concoctions
Source: www.atg.wa.gov
OLYMPIA – They have names like “Joose” and “Max Fury.” According to state attorneys general, these super-caffeinated alcoholic concoctions may not be safe. And ...

Washington State Attorney General Free shred event tomorrow in Redmond, November 14, noon - 2 pm at Windermere, 8862 161st Ave. NE #103

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SPOKANE — Assistant Attorney General Dannette Allen and a team of investigators and support staff spend their days combing through bank records, computer records, sworn statements and tips from whistleblowers. ...









