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NCL: ICANN’s domain name expansion plan a boon for scam artists

January 6, 2012

Today NCL is calling on the entity that regulates Internet domain names to delay the implementation of new changes to the URL naming system to address certain risks of fraud.

NCL statement on the new NLRB appointees

January 5, 2012

NCL welcomes three new appointees to the NLRB.

NCL statement on the new FDA limits on antibiotic use in livestock

January 5, 2012

NCL applauds the FDA for banning the extralabel use of cephalosporin antibiotics in certain livestock.

NCL applauds appointment of Richard Cordray to head CFPB

January 4, 2012

The National Consumers League today applauded President Obama’s recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Consumer group calling on Walmart, Cooper Tires to improve treatment of workers

December 19, 2011

NCL urges Walmart and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. to improve their commitment to workers rights and health.

NCL statement on NLRB nominees

December 16, 2011

NCL is applauding the nomination by President Obama of Sharon Block and Richard Griffin to fill the vacancies at the National Labor Relations Board.

NCL, consumer groups oppose a rider that defunds lighting efficiency standards

December 15, 2011

NCL is partnering with other consumer groups to urge Congress to oppose any rider that would hinder the Dept. of Energy's enforcement of light bulb energy efficiency.

Consumer group urging FDA to drop sodium’s status as 'safe'

December 15, 2011

In comments filed with the FDA and the Food Safety Inspection Service, NCL is strongly urging the government to revoke sodium’s long-standing status as Generally Recognized as Safe, a strong action geared toward reducing expected to reduce Americans’ sodium consumption.

NCL statement on Senate vote on nomination of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

December 6, 2011

The National Consumers League is urging the United States Senate to vote in favor of confirming Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It could vote as early as tomorrow.