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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe officials say a temporary restraining order (TRO), issued today by Judge Louis Sands will not alter the day-to-day operations at Phoebe North Campus.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; In an email sent by the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC has announced that they have filed renewed motions in its ongoing litigation related to Phoebe Putney Health System’s acquisition of Palmyra.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know what the Federal trade commission’s Funeral Rule was.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; After the Supreme Court ruled in February that the lower courts improperly dismissed the case, the Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that the stay has been lifted and they will begin the process of scheduling a hearing against Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A bill that would make it easier for Georgia hospital authorities to buy and sell hospitals without antitrust scrutiny failed to make it onto the senate floor this session.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Updated with video; The Supreme Court has dealt a setback to a deal between two private companies that left one as the owner of the only two hospitals in a southwestern Georgia city.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Federal Trade Commission has 12 practical tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The US Supreme Court heard arguments in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) appeal of a federal court ruling allowing the Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County to purchase Palmyra Medical Center Monday morning according to a press release issued by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; The Federal Trade Commission v Phoebe Putney will be reviewed by the US Supreme Court.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, viewers wanted to know what to do if his or her identity is stolen.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Federal Trade Commission filed a petition for certiorari against the Phoebe Putney Health System acquisition of Palmyra Park Hospital.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Updated with video; The Hospital Authority and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital learn that the Federal Trade Commission is challenging Phoebe-Palmyra merger in U.S. Supreme Court.

Friday, February 24, 2012  The Federal Trade Commission is considering a Supreme Court challenge against the Phoebe - Palmyra merger.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Oral arguments are being presented in Atlanta regarding the FTC's appeal of a June decision that stated the FTC has no jurisdiction over the merger.