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Washington Power Grab May Be Price of Lower Cell Phone Termination Fees - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Telecos willing to give up a few dollars for one-stop lobbying in the town they know best.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/fcc_termination3.html

United, US Air To Charge For One Checked Bag - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Carriers still trying to chip away at high fuel costs.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/airline_bags.html

Heavy Coffee Consumption Not A Health Risk, Study Finds - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Spanish researchers find no effects one way or the other.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/coffee_health.html

Prepaid Legal Services Find Growing Acceptance - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Small monthly payment guarantees legal help when you need it.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/prepaid_legal2.html

NHTSA Investigates 2.7 Million GM Trucks, SUVs - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Fire hazard probed in 21 models.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/nhtsa_gm_fire.html

Storm Season is Time to Review Insurance Policies - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Out-of-date policy can lead to financial ruin.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/storms_insurance.html

New Netflix Instant Movie Player Redefines Television - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Order movies and watch them 20 seconds later via streaming Internet connection.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/netflix_player.html

Congressional Report Faults FDA Inaction - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Investigators say FDA has not implemented its own food safety plans.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/fda_salmonella06.html

Oil Market 'Saturated,' Iran Claims - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Oil-producing countries say price hikes are not related to production.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices257.html

Pump Price Keeps on Climbing - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Regular up $1, diesel up almost $2 in one year.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices258.html