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They steal from the devastated

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Small Business Administration and the US Dept of Agriculture are flooded with phoney claims following natural disasters. As much as $346 million has been paid out to victim imposters following recent earthquakes, fires and floods.

Author: Valente, Judith
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1995
Investigations, Crime, Disaster relief, Swindlers and swindling, Swindlers, Swindling

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Do you believe what newspeople tell you?

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The results of a national survey conducted by the Roper Center into what Americans thought of the country's news media are examined. While a large majority value the press as crucial to a free society, there is a growing distrust as to content and journalistic methods.

Author: Valente, Judith
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1997
Newspapers, Surveys, Press, Journalism, Broadcast journalism

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You can start your own business

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Profiles of entrepreneurs in their 20s and 30s who successfully built companies from little capital are presented. The businesses include a maker of self-improvement audio tapes, a sportswear company, and software business, and a tye dye clothing maker.

Author: Valente, Judith
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1996
Management, Personal narratives, Small business, Entrepreneurship

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