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Remarks by Linda Hilton at 2012 Trumpeter Awards
October 5, 2012
At the 2012 Trumpeter Awards, NCL honored Linda Hilton, from Crossroads Urban Center in Salt Lake City, with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award. Here's what she had to say about her work.
Expert panel explores challenges, opportunities of personal online financial management tools
September 27, 2012
Consumers’ use of personal financial management tools to manage their money is on the rise. To examine this trend, NCL hosted a live expert chat today to discuss whether the increasing use of PFMs is helping consumers get a better grip on their financial lives while managing potential concerns about privacy and security.
National Consumers League to honor UMWA International President Roberts with 2012 Trumpeter advocacy award
September 25, 2012
Crossroads Urban Center’s Linda Hilton to receive Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award at Oct. 4 event in Washington, DC.
NCL applauds NYC ban on oversized sugary beverages
September 13, 2012
NCL is applauding the New York City Board of Health for its decision, announced today, to approve Mayor Bloomberg’s proposal to limit the sale of sugary beverages over 16 ounces.
Read more: NCL applauds NYC ban on oversized sugary beverages
National Consumers League announces support for Farm Bill
September 12, 2012
Today, NCL will participate in the Farm Bill Now! rally being held in Washington, DC, joining farmer, conservation, and nutrition groups, as well as members of Congress, to call for the passage of the farm bill that provides stability and a fair marketplace to farmers and protects the social safety net programs like SNAP (food stamps) for families in need.
Read more: National Consumers League announces support for Farm Bill
Letter from consumer groups in opposition to Independent Agency Regulator Analysis Act
September 11, 2012
A coalition of national consumer groups has written to the Senate about a bill that would undercut the ability of independent federal agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission to protect consumers from predatory financial schemes, dangerous consumer products and costly, anti-competitive practices.
Read more: Letter from consumer groups in opposition to Independent Agency Regulator Analysis Act
LifeSmarts launches 2012-2013 season at www.lifesmarts.org
September 10, 2012
This year, NCL's competitive consumer literacy program for middle and high school students is expanding into four new states.
Read more: LifeSmarts launches 2012-2013 season at www.lifesmarts.org
NCL urges FCC to protect consumers, preserve jobs in Verizon-SpectrumCo review
August 7, 2012
NCL is calling on the FCC to consider the potential competitive impacts of the proposed Verizon-SpectrumCo transaction and act to protect consumer choice, affordable broadband access and robust job creation.
Read more: NCL urges FCC to protect consumers, preserve jobs in Verizon-SpectrumCo review
NCL heralds results of Harkin Report on for-profit colleges
July 31, 2012
NCL is heralding Senator Tom Harkin for a comprehensive report on for-profit colleges, a study that reveals that for-profit colleges are a dubious investment for students.
Read more: NCL heralds results of Harkin Report on for-profit colleges
NCL applauds introduction of legislation to increase federal minimum wage
July 24, 2012
NCL is applauding the recent introduction of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012, a vital piece of legislation will benefit low wage and tipped workers.
Read more: NCL applauds introduction of legislation to increase federal minimum wage