You May Already Be a Politician!

Facing suits brought by several states, Publishers Clearing House is settling out of court over charges it uses deceptive sweepstakes promotions to sell magazines. “We believe that the agreement will help put an end to the horror stories of consumers, especially seniors, buying thousands of dollars in magazine subscriptions that they don’t need and can’t afford in the mistaken belief that it will help them win a grand prize,” said New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. In addition to New York, 22 others states and the District of Columbia will share an $18 million payout from the company. (Reuters) ...Finally there’s an $18 million “winner,” and of course it’s the government.