Day: May 2, 2007

Democrat proposes lifting federal ban on Net gambling

Just six months after President Bush signed a law outlawing online gambling, a key Democratic politician has proposed lifting the ban. For more info click here

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Major brands see rise in online fraud

Corporate brands face multipronged assaults from fraudulent online attackers, according to a report published Monday that quantifies the scope of the most common threats. MarkMonitor, which supplies Internet brand protection services to companies, said its new “Brandjacking Index” found cybersquatting–in which illicit sites usurp popular trademarks–false association, phishing and click fraud as major threats. For more info click here 

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FDA Commissioner Announces New Food Protection Position

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P07-75 May 1, 2007 Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA Commissioner of Food and Drugs Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach today announced the creation of the position of Assistant Commissioner for Food Protection to provide advice and counsel to the Commissioner on strategic and substantive food safety and food defense matters. David Acheson, M.D., F.R.C.P. will be assigned to this new senior leadership role. Currently, Dr. Acheson serves as chief medical officer and director of the Office of Food Defense, Communication and Emergency Response at the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Food

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