Washington, DC - Cars are one of the biggest purchases a consumer will ever make. Researching models and options is only part of the process. Prospective buyers also have to consider price negotiations, trade-in, and financing. Since 2011, the FTC has brought more than 25 cases challenging illegal practices in this area.

Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a limited extension of the early 2016 due dates for the 2015 information reporting requirements for employers and insurers under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This is the first year that employers and insurers are required to report certain information about health coverage to employees, other individuals, and the IRS.

Washington, DC - In this week's address, the President reflected on the progress of the past year, and looked forward to working on unfinished business in the coming year, particularly when it comes to the epidemic of gun violence. As he has many times before, the President reminded us that Congress has repeatedly failed to take action and pass laws that would reduce gun violence. That’s why the President a few months ago tasked his White House team with identifying new actions he can take to help reduce gun violence, and on Monday will meet with the Attorney General to discuss the options.

Washington, DC - The Postal Service is providing a preview of its 2016 stamp program that is sure to attract the interest of fans of Sarah Vaughan, Star Trek, NASA’s New Horizons mission, Trucks, Shirley Temple, flowers, soda fountain fans and the holidays — just to name a small handful.

Washington, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Dublin Preclearance Facility intercepted a large quantity of live larvae, live adults, and shed casings of Khapra Beetles from a plastic bag of chick peas and peanut mix. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the Plant Inspection Station (PIS) at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York positively identified the specimens as Trogoderma granarium, commonly known as Khapra Beetle. This is the first time that Khapra Beetles have been intercepted at the Port of Dublin.

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has issued its biennial report to Congress on the use of the Do Not Call Registry by both consumers and businesses over the past two years.