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Tag Archives: FCC
As COVID-19 aid arrives, be on the lookout for scams
[Correction—This blog has been corrected to indicate that FDA has approved a home test collection kit, as of May 8, 2020.] As individuals, employers, and agencies await aid from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, … Continue reading
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May 7, 2020
Tagged Chuck Young, Coronavirus, FCC, FDA, FDIC, FMCI, fraud, FTC, health care, IRS, pandemic, pandemic response, scam, strategic issues, usda
Summer Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed
Looking for some entertainment as you try to beat the heat by the pool? Put on your headphones and check out some of our recent podcasts! Today’s WatchBlog catches you up on some of the podcasts you may have missed … Continue reading
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July 23, 2019
Tagged Andrew Von Ah, caregiving, Charlie Jeszeck, credit agencies, epa, EWIS, family caregiving, FCC, FDA, Federal Communications Commission, financial security, food, food supply, food waste, identity theft, identity verification, ITC, Nick Marinos, NRE, online returns, PI, retirement security, Steve Morris, usda
The Internet of Things – Are We Ready for 50 Billion Things?
Your Fitbit, TV remote, microwave, and other wireless devices that use a network to communicate are part of the “Internet of Things” (IoT). Their use is growing fast—some experts forecast that 25-50 billion devices will be in use by 2025. … Continue reading
Rural Challenges, Federal Responses
Moving to a small quiet town surrounded by nature holds appeal for many Americans. However, there are a number of unique challenges to living and working in rural communities, including purchasing homes, building in high-risk areas, and accessing high-speed Internet … Continue reading
Answering the Call—Phone Help for People with Hearing and Speech Disabilities
Picking up the phone to talk to friends and family, or to discuss personal matters with a doctor or lawyer, is so simple that most of us don’t think twice about it. But what if you have a hearing or … Continue reading
