Law & Ethics - December 2007

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_public_debt

Can anyone tell me who exactly are the "creditors who hold U.S. Debt Instruments" refered to in this statement:

"The United States public debt, commonly called the national debt, gross federal debt or U.S. government debt, is the amount of money owed by the United States federal government to creditors who hold U.S. Debt Instruments. As of November 29, 2007, the total U.S. federal public debt was $5.12 trillion.[1]

"This does not include the money owed by states, corporations, or individuals, nor does it include the money owed to Social Security beneficiaries in the future. If intragovernment debt obligations are included, the debt figure rises to roughly $9 trillion.[2] If unfunded Medicaid, Social Security, etc. promises are added, this figure rises dramatically to a total of $59.1 trillion..."

Thanks in advance to all who answer.

2007-12-18 11:01:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I sent a copy of my 401k plan was mailed to my new job at metlife and I called to check the status of it and they didn't receive it where do I go or what post office do I go to talk to somone about it?

2007-12-18 10:48:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend was 7 months pregnant when she was offered a job at a large company, the company knew she was pregnant. She had quite a bit of complications toward the end of her pregnancy, which all were document and excused from work by her physicians. She had her baby yesterday and today she received her paycheck and was suppose to get a employee referral bonus she didn't get it so she called and asked when she was going to get it, they responded by saying she wasn't because she had been fired. She asked why she was fired and they said because you missed to much work with being pregnant and always having to go to the doctor. So two questions are... 1: can they withhold her the employee referral bonus for referring and employee that was hired. 2: can they legally fire her because of pregnancy and medical conditions? I thought that was discrimination, can she take them to court?

Thank You.

2007-12-18 10:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by monkeystoneart 2

I moved into this apartment April 1, 2007. On May 15, he told us that he's selling the house. I was really pissed as I planned on staying here for a while and my kids love it here. Well, now, the real estate agent takes it upon himself to just walk into my apartment with prospective buyers. I only know about the 3 times its happened while I've been home. Twice I was sleeping and woken by a man's voice IN MY HOUSE! I've complained to my landlord numerous times, and explained that I'm upset, that this is my home and I feel as though I'm on display. What can I do legally? I know that they have to give me 24 hours notice before they enter, and they don't, so what do I do? I can't afford an attorney, so whatever I do, I have to do on my own. Please help, I'm so upset about this, I feel so violated.

2007-12-18 10:20:18 · 10 answers · asked by ~Jenn~ 5

Now that a Swedish study confirms a link between cell phone use and brain tumors, showing that 10 years of steady use can causes tumors, do you think it would be fair for cell phone users to sue companies like Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile for failing to warn them of the dangers. I belive in the movie "than you for smoking", the guy who use to represent big tobacco switches over to reprsenting cell phone industries.

So who do you think should be blamed?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/10/14/health/main649429.shtml

2007-12-18 10:15:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 10:08:38 · 15 answers · asked by nickname 2

2007-12-18 10:04:08 · 3 answers · asked by victor a 1

While they were still together, he stole her debit card and spent $8,000. When they got a divorce, they went to court over the money he stole from her personal account, not their joint account. They mandated him to pay it, but as far as she knows, they didn't give him a deadline. Is there anything she can do to make sure that he needs to pay it? Or am is she screwed? This is in Georgia.

2007-12-18 09:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by Frank 3

ok so i was having this debate with my friend as we are unsure as to whether or not there is a 'cut-off time' for buying alcohol at the shops at night. i mean there must be right as you cant buy it before 8am. does anyone know what it is? thanks

2007-12-18 09:56:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am for it. If a person is in pain and is suffering and wishes attempted suicide than why not? To end their pain? I would probably want that myself if I was in pain. I think I heard of a case where somebody had their body completely paralyzed and couldn't physically move at all. How sad?

A religious view is that it's "God's choice", I think that's ridiculous, that God would want someone to live on in agony. Or that someone would live on in agony in the name of a God who may not even exist.

2007-12-18 09:55:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

MOTION TO ENFORE AN EXISTING CHILD SUPPORT ORDER IS??? PLEASE AND THANK U!

2007-12-18 09:45:28 · 6 answers · asked by I love dooneys 6

I was in a serious truck accident and charged with DUI, however, i wasnt drunk (I dont even drink alcohol), my workers comp rep told me he talked to the officer and said he charged me because he can "always drop it later, but cant add it later if I was drunk" all tests came back clean, etc. The charges are still pending (not dropped yet). This is stressin me to no end, even though I know I wasnt drunk, I cant sleep, I get nasaus, I cant stop thinking about it, my 14 yr old daughter looks at me like Im a criminal, and hypocrit, since i preach to her the seriousness of drinking and driving, even though I explained it to her, etc. I have to go to court again (2nd time), 2 hrs each way and is hell on me due to my injuries. Am i allowed to sue, and how much, the state of NJ for this unjust stress and embarassment they are putting me through?

2007-12-18 09:44:06 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff S 1

2007-12-18 09:37:04 · 8 answers · asked by jayson 2

It came up at lunch today I don't know how my friends are idiots

2007-12-18 09:33:20 · 14 answers · asked by cjacket13 2

its for my criminal justice class. i have to write a report explaining the pros and cons of having narcotics/weed or any other drugs. i already know why weed ISN'T good for you. i just need some reasons why it is helpful for some people(medically). so please, help?

2007-12-18 09:28:53 · 8 answers · asked by B.Ellison 4

My HOA is ignoring my request for maintenance work in the boiler room which is creating an inhabitable situation in my unit. The low humming noise from the boiler pump is preventing us from getting a good night sleep. It has been almost a year since we've made this request and 3 contractors have already made recommendations on the "next" course of action. But the board has continued to ignore my request. When I threatened them with lawsuit, they simply tell me "That is your perogative".

I don't want to get a lawyer as that will cost me a fortune. I just want to go to the Court house and file a lawsuit. But I'd like to know who I can sue. The HOA? The Management company? And who do I serve? the Board member(s)? As long as these questions are answered, I can fill out the form and file a lawsuit. I'm not looking for money - I just want them to fix the darn thing.

2007-12-18 09:26:37 · 3 answers · asked by inglewood100thstreet 1

In the answer to one of my other question a few days back someone mentioned about liking me to get hard labour. That's not going to happen but what exactly did that cover and when did it stop being given by judges?

2007-12-18 09:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 09:17:39 · 5 answers · asked by T.Carson 2

My house has not been burglarized, i am just wondering about these things.

say your house has a security camera's. someone breaks in and steal stuff from you, and you are away on vacation. you get back to town a few days afterwards and are watching the tapes. you call the cops and tell them, they go to arrest the person etc. Then say the person sold the stuff they stole.

Could you then sue them to get the money from the cost of what was stolen?

2007-12-18 09:16:26 · 2 answers · asked by srsly 6

I have ancestors who are Jewish, and I wanted to know more about my heritage, so I signed up for Birthright Israel's free trip to Israel. They bought me a ticket, I paid a deposit.

I then paid $150 to have my trip extended. This money went to another travel organization that works directly with BA.

Then, while speaking on the phone with one of the organizers from BA, I mentioned my reasons for going on the trip. She emailed me afterwards to tell me I was not eligible for the trip, since I was not raised Jewish. I never misrepresented myself--I put everything on the application.

BA refunded my deposit and told me I would have to work out the other $150 with the travel company. But the travel company says they don't offer refunds under any circumstances.

In fact, their terms and conditions don't say that, but they do say the following:

"In the event, your group departure date and flight has been changed (by either you or your organization) AFTER you have already received an extension confirmation by [name of travel company]– your extension then becomes null & void and the extension fee paid will be forfeited. You will have to re-apply for a new extension and pay for the extension again. "

Do I have a case to be made in small claims court? And if so, with whom? Or do I need to kiss the 150 goodbye? That would suck, because I'm already bummed about not even being able to go.

2007-12-18 09:14:59 · 18 answers · asked by jacob decibel 3

I work for 12 bucks an hr. i'm 55yrs old. people in this country don't care about the Mitchell report and now Shumer wants a new commision. I hope i live long enough to be of some help during the next revolution. voting does'nt nelp. answer the question please!

2007-12-18 09:13:50 · 4 answers · asked by solapine 2

i think its illegal to "purchase" a prostitute, but is it illegal to be one?

2007-12-18 09:10:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think it's absolutely necessary to have the death penatly regardless of the cost. I'd rather pay more for a murderer's execution than pay less to keep him alive and playing basketball/working out in prison. :) SO please, no arguments that are in favor of abolishing capital punishment because of the cost. Thanks.

2007-12-18 09:08:53 · 8 answers · asked by Right Wing Extremist 4

I also believe these people are taking pictures of me and sending them to a stalker...they've been collecting personal information my chat rooms and possibly my mail to send to him. his stalker has tried to change my ebay password and I didn't recieve a piece of mail that was order from ebay. I also believe that a WADI worker has been taken activities in id theft as well

Drug Alligations?
I have a family down the road from me that keep taking pictures of relatives or anyone that comes to my house. They are spreading rumors about the use of drugs...I have bought two drug tests and plan on buying some home tests to test each of my rooms. Who do I need to csll to report harrasment, slader and hold them for liabilty. These people have a reputation of there own and happen to be a convicited of a felony I will not mention

2007-12-18 09:02:39 · 2 answers · asked by omahafirechick 1

2007-12-18 08:51:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

im moving and need to get ferrets in California. Anyone know of sure ways to get them in the state with little to no complications?

2007-12-18 08:48:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone I know posted a cassette tape to someone they met on an internet forum, for them to transfer to mp3, have they relinquished ownership rights if they did not specify the person return them, is possession really nine-tenths of the law as the old adage goes?

2007-12-18 08:42:24 · 3 answers · asked by J-x 1

I am gong to verifiy this with the labor board, but I received the statement below from my employer. I was surprised that although my timesheet states "Overtime - 1.5 rate" my employer was only paying my overtime at the regular rate. I emailed them and this was the response:
Good afternoon. Unfortunately, the cut off for time and a half for is $27.50 an hour. If a consultant makes more than that amount, he/she is not eligible for time and a half and is paid straight time.

I'm sorry for any confusion about this. But that's also standard in the industry.

I read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtime and I am neither an independent contractor nor a salaried employee. I am a W-2 hourly consultant. I'm going to call the Federal labor Board tomorrow, but wanted to know if anyone here has the scoop.
Thanks

2007-12-18 08:36:50 · 7 answers · asked by Dunder Mifflin 2

I am in a precarious position. There is a distinct possibility that I will be laid off at the beginning of next year after 9 years with a company I like and I can't afford not not work. A relative at another company just got a promotion and sent the boss my resume. We had an interview that went well. I didn't expect to hear anything until after the holidays, but he called and made me an offer. Unfortunately the pay is considerably less that what I am making now. The health insurance benefits are terrible. If I knew for sure that I was going to lose my job, I would definitely take this for the short term, but I since they want an answer now, I am inclined to turn it down.

How do I turn down this offer without burning this bridge? I still have the relative who did me this favor and who knows where I'll be in another couple of weeks?

2007-12-18 08:33:49 · 6 answers · asked by hootie1fan 1

my ex,s girlfriend keeps threatening our children, i took warrents on at the beginning of aug. which the sheriffs office has failed to serve, even with me calling them constantly, this woman gets a check for being legally insane, and my ex is playing her to get her to hurt our kids to get him out of paying child support, i even contacted dss who told me they would look into it but then wrote me saying they would not because its not the type of case they handle, what would you do? i,m thinking of hurting her myself if this contiunes, am i protected under the self defense law, since the law want do their job?

2007-12-18 08:32:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous