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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations

Associations Now

Making the tragedy even worse was that when Dunn’s 9-year-old daughter tried to call 911 for help, she could not get an outside line, costing emergency workers precious time in responding to the incident. ” Hunt’s petition got the attention of Ajit Pai, then a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (now its chairman).

Houston 120
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SCD Group: Best of the Week: 3 key topics for Association CEOs.

SCD Group

Facebook and Twitter Postings Cost CFO His Job via the Wall Street Journal Mr. Gene Morphis was chief financial officer of fashion retailer Francescas Holdings Corp. FRAN -3.37% The Houston-based company fired him because he "improperly communicated company information through social media," the company said.

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Civil Rights Groups Welcome FCC Ruling On Prison Phone Fees

Associations Now

Advocacy and prison-rights groups applauded a move by the Federal Communications Commission to limit the fees charged to inmates and their families—which can total hundreds of dollars yearly. “It makes me want to cry, I’m so happy,” TIFA Executive Director Jennifer Erschabek told the Houston Chronicle.