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Child Labor Coalition welcomes reintroduction of Children’s Act for Responsible Employment (CARE Act)

June 17, 2013
The CLC is applauding Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) for introducing the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment (CARE), H.R. 2342, on World Day Against Child Labor, June 12.

NCL praises outgoing Surgeon General Benjamin

June 14, 2013

NCL is expressing its gratitude for the service of Vice Admiral Regina Benjamin, who announced her forthcoming resignation from the position of United States Surgeon General.

Food and Drug Administration announces grant funds for ‘Script Your Future’ medication adherence campaign

June 11, 2013
NCL has been notified by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) of the availability of grant funds to support its Script Your Future campaign.

Public interest groups call on FTC to rein in wireless cramming fraud

June 7, 2013
A coalition of public interest organizations today called on the Federal Trade Commission to consider additional regulations to address the growth of cramming fraud on cell phones.

NCL calls on Congress to pass comprehensive device unlocking legislation

June 6, 2013
NCL is calling for legislation that would permanently allow consumers to unlock mobile devices without violating copyright laws.

NCL mourns the loss of Senator Frank Lautenberg

June 3, 2013
Advocates mourn the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, a giant in promoting the health and safety of consumers.

NCL statement on federal bankruptcy case against Patriot Coal

May 31, 2013
“Allowing Peabody Coal to throw workers and retirees under the bus by simply declaring bankruptcy is unfair and unjust."

Groups support voluntary alcohol serving facts labeling decision

May 30, 2013
NCL, Shape Up America! and Consumer Federation of America today expressed their support for a decision by the Department of the Treasury to allow voluntary serving facts statements on alcoholic beverages.

NCL launches ’10 cents’ Facebook campaign

May 20, 2013
Consumers given chance to pledge willingness to pay more for worker safety

National public awareness campaign on medication adherence honoring leaders in multi-profession student challenge

May 16, 2013

Second annual Script Your Future contest saw participation by 1,700 future health care professionals, 200 events in 35 states, and reaching more than 3 million consumers nationwide