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1.
Title: FTC Consumer Alert: Unauthorized Charges Crammed onto Your Telephone Bill? You may be eligible for a Refund.
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2001
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/cramalrt.htm

2.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers: Ditch the Pitch: Hanging Up on Telephone Hucksters
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2001
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/ditch.htm 

3.
Title: Final Listing of High Theft Lines for 1993 Model Year; Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard
Published by: Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Date: 1993
Link to Publication: http://web.lexis-nexis.com/congcomp/document?_m=bafa21db9000b4080a8a2fa32a83cadc&_docnum=39&wchp=dGLbVlb-zSkSA&_md5=05da24e7ca4cd9a3d378cdb0aafb907

4.
Title: Help on Complaints a Phone Call Away
Published by: The Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
Date: 1993
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5.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers: How to Write a Wrong
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1995
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/general/wrong.htm

6.
Title: Consumer Prices in Nine Countries, Percent Change from same period of previous year, 1975-1996
Published by: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Date: 1996

Related Link: ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ForeignLabor/flscpim.txt
                    Consumer Prices In Nine Countries from 1995-2005

7.
Title: Facts for Consumers: Energy Efficient Light Bulbs: A Bright Idea
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1996
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/products/ffclight.htm

8.
Title: Be An Environmentally Alert Consumer
Published by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Date: 1990

Related Link: http://www.epa.gov/
                    Environmental Protection Agency Homepage with Educational Resources Links

9.
Title: The Environmental Consumer's Handbook
Published by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Date: 1990

Related Link: http://www.epa.gov/
                    Environmental Protection Agency Homepage with Educational Resources Links

10.
Title: Estimated Cost of Energy, Fact Sheet No. 21
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/intro.html
                    U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Consumer Information

11.
Title: Shield from Sun and Wind, Fact Sheet No. 20
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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12.
Title: Fireplaces, Fact Sheet No. 18
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.firesafety.gov/directory/public/heating.shtm
                    Heating/Fireplaces and Chimneys Fire Safety Information

13.
Title: Insulation for New Wall Construction, Fact Sheet No. 17
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/eb9.html
                    New and Alternative Insulation Materials and Products, Dept. of Energy

14.
Title: Choosing a Hot Water Heater, Fact Sheet No. 15
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/watheath.html
                    Selecting a New Water Heater, Dept. of Energy

15.
Title: Energy Efficiency in Cooling Equipment, Fact Sheet No. 16
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/heatcool/hc_conventional_cooling.html
                    Energy-Efficient Space Cooling, Dept. of Energy

16.
Title: Heating and Cooling System Maintenance, Fact Sheet No. 14
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tech/hvac/
                    Heating, Cooling, and Commercial Refrigeration, Dept. of Energy

17.
Title: Thermostats and Humidistats, Fact Sheet No. 13
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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18.
Title: Relative Humidity and Condensation, Fact Sheet No. 11
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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19.
Title: Reducing Condensation, Fact Sheet No. 12
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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20.
Title: Weather-stripping Doors, Fact Sheet No. 10
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/ed4.html
                    Exterior Doors and Storm Doors, Dept. of Energy

21.
Title: Weather-stripping Windows, Fact Sheet No. 9
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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22.
Title: Choosing a Contractor, Fact Sheet No. 6
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Links: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/choose_contractor.html
                      Choosing a Heating and Cooling Contractor, Dept. of Energy

                     http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/contractor_insulation.html
                     Choosing an Insulation Contractor

23.
Title: Caulking Compounds, Fact Sheet No. 8
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/weatherize.html
                    Weatherizing Your Home, Dept. of Energy

24.
Title: Windows and Doors, Fact Sheet No. 7
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/components/envelope/fenestration.html
                    Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Dept. of Energy

25.
Title: Basement, Crawl Space, and Slab Insulation, Fact Sheet No. 5
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/eb7.html
                    Insulating Foundations, Dept. of Energy

26.
Title: Wall Insulation for Existing Homes, Fact Sheet No. 4
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/documents/pdfs/26451.pdf
                    Wall Insulation Fact Sheet, Dept. of Energy

27.
Title: Attic Insulation, Fact Sheet No. 3
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/insulation.html
                    Caution for Attics with Asbestos Insulation, Dept. of Energy


28.
Title: Insulation Materials, Fact Sheet No. 1
Published by: Small Homes Council-Building Research Council
Date: unknown
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Related Link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/eb9.html
                    New and Alternative Insulation Materials and Products, Dept. of Energy

29.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers: Mortgage Discrimination
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/homes/mortgdis.htm

30.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers: Truth in Leasing
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1992
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31.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers: Refinancing Your Home
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1992

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/homes/bestmorg.htm
                    Information on the Best Mortgages, Federal Trade Commission

32.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers: Timeshare Resales
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1997

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/homes/resales.htm
                    Buying and Selling Timeshares and Vacation Plans, Federal Trade Commission

33.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers: Timeshare Tips
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1997

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/homes/resales.htm
                    Time and Time Again, Buying and Selling Timeshare and Vacation Plans, Federal Trade Commission

34.
Title: A Home of Your Own, Helpful Advice from HUD on Choosing, Buying, and Enjoying a Home (Table of Contents)
Published by: Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Date: 1991

Related Links: http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm
                      Buying a Home, Department of Housing and Urban Development

                      http://www.hud.gov/owning/index.cfm
                      Owning a Home, Department of Housing and Urban Development

35.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Octane Ratings
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1991

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm
                    The Low Down on High Octane Gasoline, Federal Trade Commission

36.
Title: Consumer Tips...New Car Extended Service Contracts
Published by: Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Date: 1989
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37.
Title: Consumer Tips...How to Buy a Used Car
Published by: Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Date: 1989

Related Link: http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers/used_vehicle.pdf
                    Buying a Used Vehicle, Office of the Illinois Attorney General

38.
Title: Auto Safety Hotline
Published by: US Dept. of Transportation, National Safety and Highway Administration
Date: 1991

Related Link: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
                    National Safety and Highway Administration, Office of Defects Investigation, File A Complaint

39.
Title: Consumer Alert: Payday Loans = Costly Cash
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2000
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/pdayalrt.htm

40.
Title: Internet Auctions, If You're A Seller...
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: unknown

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/auctions.htm
                    Internet Auctions: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers, Federal Trade Commission

41.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Telemarketing Recovery Room Scams
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1995

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/recovery.htm
                    Telemarketing Recovery Scams, Federal Trade Commission

42.
Title: Consumer Alert, Problems with Online Holiday Purchases?
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2000

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/shopalrt.htm
                    Holiday Shopping? Don't Take a Holiday from Savvy Online Shopping, Federal Trade Commission

43.
Title: Consumer Alert, The Gifting Club "Gotcha"
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2000
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/giftalrt.htm

44.
Title: Consumer Alert, Lotions and Potions: The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2000
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/lotionalrt.htm

45.
Title: Consumer Alert, Taking the "Bait" Out of Rebates
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2000
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/rebatealrt.htm

46.
Title: Shop, The Card You Pick Can Save You Money
Published by: unknown
Date: 1994

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/choose.htm
                    Choosing and Using Credit Cards, Federal Trade Commission

47.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Automatic Debit Scams
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1996

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/cards.htm
                    Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud. Federal Trade Commission

48.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Making Sure the Scanned Price is Right
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1996

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/products/scanffc.htm
                    Making Sure the Scanned Price is Right, Federal Trade Commission

49.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Solving Consumer Problems
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/general/consprob.htm

50.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Easy Credit? Not So Fast! The Truth about Advance-Fee Loans
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1999

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/loans.htm
                    The Truth About Advance-Fee Loan Scams, Federal Trade Commission

51.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, How to Dispute Credit Report Errors
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
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52.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Credit Card Blocking
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/credbloc.htm

53.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Credit and Divorce
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1993
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/divorce.htm

54.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Toy Ads on TV
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1993
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55.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Could 'Biz Opp" Offers Be Out of Your Coffers?
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 2000
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/invest/vending.htm

56.
Title: FTC Facts for Nonprofits, Raising Funds? What to Know About Hiring a Professional
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1997
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/raising.htm

57.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Telemarketing Travel Fraud
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1999
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/trvlfrd.htm

58.
Title: FTC Facts for Business, Donating to Public Safety Fundraisers
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1997
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/donating.htm

59.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Net-Based Business Opportunities, Are Some Flop-portunities?
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1998
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/netbizop.htm

60.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Equal Credit Opportunity
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1998
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/ecoa.htm

61.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Investing in Indium and other "Strategic Metals"
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
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62.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Telemarketing: Reloading & Double-Scamming Frauds
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994

Related link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/target.htm
                   Putting Telephone Scams...on Hold, Federal Trade Commission

63.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Solving Credit Problems
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1992

Related link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/crdright.htm
                   Credit and Your Consumer Rights, Federal Trade Commission

64.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Shopping by Mail or Phone
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buying/mail.htm

65.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Leveraged Investments of Precious Metals
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994

Related link: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F95/leverage.htm
                   Discussion of Leveraged Investments of Precious Metals, Federal Trade Commission

66.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Sweepstakes Scams: When 'Winners' Lose Money
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1993
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67.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1993
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/secured.htm

68.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, How to Resolve Consumer Disputes
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1992

Related link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/general/dispute.htm
                   Resolving Consumer Disputes: Mediation and Arbitration

69.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Art Fraud
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
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70.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Invention Promotion Firms
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/invent.htm

71.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Long-Distance Deals
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection and the Federal Communications Commission
Date: 2000
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/lgdisalrt.htm

72.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Wireless Cable Television Scams: Buildouts
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
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73.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Buying Time: The Facts About Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1997
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/products/buytime.htm

74.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, The Cooling Off Rule: When and How to Cancel a Sale
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1996
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buying/cooling.htm

75.
Title: While You Were Out
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1995
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76
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, International Telephone Number Scams
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1997
Link to Publication: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/intlphon.htm

77.
Title: Food Guide Pyramid, A Guide to Daily Food Choices
Published by: Department of Agriculture
Date: 1992

Related Link: http://www.mypyramid.gov/

78.
Title: Getting Information from FDA
Published by: Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration
Date: 1991

Related Link: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/reprints/getinfo.html

79.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Tobacco Products
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-tobac.htm

80.
Title: When Do You Need an Antacid?
Published by: Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration
Date: 1992
Link to Publication: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/CON00120.html

81.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Eye Wear
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/contactalrt.htm

82.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Protecting Kids from the Sun
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1995

Related Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/health/sunkids.htm

83.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Varicose Vein Treatments
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1994
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84.
Title: FTC Facts for Consumers, Fraudulent Health Claims: Don't Be Fooled
Published by: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Date: 1996
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