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NCL statement in support of the Wireless Tax Fairness Act
November 4, 2011
Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League, issued this statement in support of the Wireless Tax Fairness Act HR 1002, which will be voted on by the US House of Representatives this evening.
Read more: NCL statement in support of the Wireless Tax Fairness Act
Surgeon General joins Baltimore launch of national Script Your Future campaign to highlight importance of taking medication as directed
November 2, 2011
New public opinion research released today by NCL shows need for tools and resources to support medication adherence, more open conversations between health care professionals and patients about the health consequences of non-adherence
Advocates mourn passing of Virginia Knauer
October 31, 2011
Consumer advocate Virginia Knauer passed this month at the age of 96. Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs under Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan, Knauer used her position to lobby for consumer-protection reforms like clear product labeling and unit pricing.
Stock up on worker-friendly treats this Halloween
October 28, 2011
National Consumers League encouraging parents to purchase candy manufactured from union-made suppliers and avoid candy makers committing wage theft.
Read more: Stock up on worker-friendly treats this Halloween
NCL testimony at the FDA on Prescription Drug User Fee Act
October 24, 2011
Today, NCL's Sally Greenberg is testifying at an important hearing related to the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act. Read her comments on how the FDA's proposed recommendations must do more to ensure the safety of patient and consumers, as well as the scientific integrity of the drug review process.
Read more: NCL testimony at the FDA on Prescription Drug User Fee Act
NCL statement on IOM’s front-of-package labeling recommendations
October 20, 2011
Today the Institute of Medicine issued a proposal to improve the package labeling on food products. Read what NCL has to say about it.
Read more: NCL statement on IOM’s front-of-package labeling recommendations
FCC must hold industry accountable to ensure bill shock protections
October 19, 2011
Consumers will only benefit through rigorous oversight, says national consumer group.
Read more: FCC must hold industry accountable to ensure bill shock protections
NCL announces major LifeSmarts grant from Visa Inc. during personal finance month
October 18, 2011
NCL thanks Visa for being a major underwriter for the 2011-2013 LifeSmarts program years and announces partnering with Visa and the Executive Office of the Mayor of Washington, DC for a District-wide financial literacy campaign.
Read more: NCL announces major LifeSmarts grant from Visa Inc. during personal finance month
NCL hails CA Gov. Brown for signing new law to combat employee misclassification, an illegal form of wage theft
October 12, 2011
NCL lauds California Governor Brown for penalizing businesses that misclassify their workers.
NCL statement on government guidelines on food marketing to children
October 12, 2011
NCL commends the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketing to Children's voluntary recommendations.
Read more: NCL statement on government guidelines on food marketing to children