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- Apr 30, 2008
- Nixon invites consumers to fight ID theft, shred unneeded documents at St. Louis Galleria this Saturday
- Apr 29, 2008
- Nixon obtains order against California Internet business that put unauthorized charges on consumers' phone bills
- Apr 29, 2008
- Nixon warns Missouri seniors not to fall for the "grandparents scam"
- Apr 28, 2008
- Web site operators who misrepresented that they run a tax-exempt charity to help military veterans to pay $21,851 in judgment won by Nixon
- Apr 28, 2008
- Local public officials invited to free conference on Ethics in Government, sponsored by Attorney General's Office
- Apr 25, 2008
- St. Louis home repairman who defrauded homeowners sentenced to four years on charge prosecuted by Nixon
- Apr 23, 2008
- Nixon sues Texas-based Web site to stop venue from selling the personal information of Missouri consumers
- Apr 23, 2008
- Attorney General's Office part of tonight's Internet Safety Night, with Lange Middle School in Columbia hosting national event by videoconference
- Apr 22, 2008
- On Earth Day, Attorney General Nixon rolls out new environmental features for Missourians on his Web site
- Apr 22, 2008
- Manipulation of grain futures market by speculators hurts both farmers and consumers, Nixon tells federal agency
- Apr 22, 2008
- Nixon obtains order to stop Arizona Internet service provider that used misleading activation checks from billing Missourians
- Apr 21, 2008
- Springfield woman sentenced to four years for identity theft after joint investigation by Nixon, Moore and Springfield police
- Apr 18, 2008
- Nixon honored by statewide Missouri Victim Assistance network for dedication to rights of crime victims
- Apr 17, 2008
- Nixon files motions with Missouri Supreme Court, asking court to set execution dates for four inmates
- Apr 17, 2008
- Nixon warns that springtime can become scam time for home repairs
- Apr 17, 2008
- Former Rolla woodworker paid for jobs he never completed pays $3,430 restitution in agreement with Nixon
- Apr 16, 2008
- Tobacco money for Missouri obtained by Nixon nears $1.4 billion, as state receives $146.1 million payment
- Apr 16, 2008
- Nixon adds consumer protection charges to lawsuit against Gasconade County kennel that sold sick dogs
- Apr 15, 2008
- Nixon encourages consumers to make medical decisions on National Healthcare Decisions Day
- Apr 15, 2008
- Nixon opposes acquisition of large U.S. beef companies, says it could hurt Missouri beef producers and consumers
- Apr 14, 2008
- Nixon obtains judgment to stop Utah weight loss pill distributor from doing business with Missourians
- Apr 11, 2008
- Illegal installation of septic tanks leads judge to stop sale or development of homes at Dunklin County subdivision
- Apr 9, 2008
- Judge orders California man to stop illegal solicitation of donations for non-existent rural retreat for war veterans
- Apr 8, 2008
- Former Crawford County collector found guilty on 22 counts of felony stealing in case prosecuted by Nixon's office
- Apr 8, 2008
- Nixon renews call to restore federal funds for victims' programs, on eve of National Crime Victims' Rights Week
- Apr 4, 2008
- Answers to frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) now available on AGO Web site
- Apr 4, 2008
- Nixon obtains agreement with Florida business over No Call violations; telemarketer to pay $10,000 to state
- Apr 4, 2008
- High cost of prescription drugs leads to innovative grant program to help seniors, low-income Missourians obtain free or low-cost drugs from pharmaceutical companies
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