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Labor, consumer, environmental groups call on Congress, White House to bolster worker protections
March 21, 2011
As states roll back worker rights, advocates from a diverse group of organizations have gathered to commemorate the 100th anniversary of an historic fire that took the lives of 146 workers and call on Congress, the White House, and others, to bolster modern-day worker protections.
NCL statement on AT&T-T-Mobile USA merger announcement
March 20, 2011
The National Consumers League, the country’s pioneering consumer organization, today called on the FCC and Department of Justice to vigorously review the proposed AT&T-T-Mobile USA merger to ensure that the public interest is protected.
Read more: NCL statement on AT&T-T-Mobile USA merger announcement
NCL applauds introduction of Child Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act
March 16, 2011
NCL has offered its support for legislation announced today by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) to address the risk to children of sports-related traumatic brain injuries.
Read more: NCL applauds introduction of Child Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act
Japanese earthquake and tsunami expected to cause uptick in donations to fraudulent charity schemes, warns NCL's Fraud Center
March 15, 2011
With heartbreaking images of the recent devastation in Japan—villages reduced to rubble and submerged under water, city streets leveled, and survivors searching for missing loved ones—many consumers around the world are reaching for their wallets to help. Advocates are warning that con artists have long exploited natural disasters, and the Sendai earthquake and tsunami will likely be no exception.
‘Your Information Destination’: Test your LifeSmarts during National Consumer Protection Week
March 4, 2011
‘Your Information Destination!’ This year’s government-sponsored National Consumer Protection Week highlights the importance of having access to good consumer information year-round. NCL’s LifeSmarts program does just that – year-round.
Consumer-labor group calls bizarre Missouri Senate bill to reduce child labor protections something ‘out of Charles Dickens novel’
February 24, 2011
NCL is condemning a bill introduced in the Missouri state Senate by Republican Jane Cunningham that would eliminate the prohibition on employment of children under age 14.
NCL supports the Air Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011
February 15, 2011
The National Consumers League today announced its support for the Air Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011, new legislation that will provide some very basic rights and increased comfort, including food, water, comfortable cabin temperature, and access to restrooms, while a plane is delayed on the ground.
Read more: NCL supports the Air Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011
National Consumers League hails IRS policy turnaround on deductibility of breast pumps
February 10, 2011
The National Consumers League today is hailing the reversal of policy by the Internal Revenue Service on breast pumps as a “great day for mothers, babies, and for advances for our nation’s health care.”
Read more: National Consumers League hails IRS policy turnaround on deductibility of breast pumps
NCL to FDA: Don’t hide High Fructose Corn Syrup behind misleading ‘Corn Sugar’ name
February 10, 2011
The nation’s oldest consumer group has told the Food and Drug Administration that allowing a name change of High Fructose Corn Syrup to “Corn Sugar” would be misleading to consumers and possibly expose the agency to future dilemma, depending on how scientific research and public perception may continue to evolve.
Read more: NCL to FDA: Don’t hide High Fructose Corn Syrup behind misleading ‘Corn Sugar’ name
Consumer group urges FTC to halt ‘dangerously misleading’ marketing claims by vitaminwater
February 2, 2011
The nation’s oldest consumer group today, in a formal complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission, called advertising and labeling claims made by vitaminwater “dangerously misleading” and u rged the commission to halt deceptive statements being made by the manufacturer.
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