This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would let the FTC’s “do not call” registry stand. It had been challenged on first amendment grounds–the basic problem being that it gave special exemptions to political candidates and charitable groups–even though their calls can be just as annoying at dinnertime than those from businesses. It was an uphill battle legally, and the Supreme Court didn’t agree with the argument. As the election approaches, then, batten down your phones for a flood of unsolicited calls from you friendly local candidates.
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