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The Ultimate Consumerist Guide To Fighting Back (Revised Edition)
a one-stop-stop for figuring out what you need to do to start a customer complaint, or how to escalate a stalled one so that it can be resolved.

New Congress at war over everything
In a closed-door meeting before the last vote on the children’s health care bill, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer appealed for the support of about 30 wavering Republican lawmakers. What he got instead was a tongue-lashing, participants said.

Preteens Trading Fairy Wands for Fishnets
Gabby Cirenza wanted to be a referee for Halloween. The outfit she liked had a micro-mini black skirt and a form-fitting black and white-striped spandex top held together with black laces running up the flesh-exposing sides. She looked admiringly at the thigh-high black go-go boots that could be bought as an accessory. And she thought the little bunny on the chest was cute.

Furor After Flag-Folding Ceremony Pulled From Cemeteries
A group of congressmen has asked the Department of Veterans Affairs to reconsider its ban on the flag-folding ceremony at military funerals after the agency decided last month to streamline burials at federal cemeteries.

Bono’s Plans Cause A Rattle And Hum
Plans by music giants U2 to stamp their mark on the skyline of their home city have hit a wrong note with conservationists.

Dollar and oil hit new records
Oil hit a new record high of $93.80 and the dollar struck a new low yesterday as investors showed their growing certainty that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates on Wednesday.

Saudi king greeted by pomp, ceremony and anger in Britain
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah was to receive a lavish welcome from Queen Elizabeth II Tuesday as he starts a state visit amid angry protests and headlines after accusing Britain of anti-terrorism failures.

Ahmadinejad orders purge of local officials
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejed has ordered the sacking of local officials who are deemed to be “indifferent” to the problems of people, the press reported on Tuesday.

The Google phone: Has a wireless upheaval begun?
The Google phone is inching closer to reality, with wireless handhelds running Google Inc. applications and operating software expected in the first half of 2008, several industry analysts said today.