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Skift: Will It Matter for U.S. Airlines With the Government as a Shareholder? – March 27, 2020
Orlando Sentinel: Consumers need protections from unknowns of CBD – March 12, 2020
Morning Consult: Voters Are Calling on the FDA to Test and Regulate CBD – January 13, 2020
NBC: Here are 4 red flags to watch out for when buying a car – September 25, 2019
Los Angeles Times: Calorie counts on menus will be fully enforced by the FDA in 2018 – November 8, 2017
New York Times: Equifax calls for free credit locks. Experian’s reply? Nope. – October 4, 2017
Politico: GOP proposes death to the ‘death tax’ – September 28, 2017
Food and Wine Magazine: The FDA has agreed to a new compliance date for calorie counts on menus – September 28, 2017
NBC News: Delta to offer free texting aboard flights in latest bid to draw customers – September 27, 2017
Politco: Equifax faces big fallout – September 11, 2017
Daily Mail: The future of concerts? Outrage as Taylor Swift fans are told to buy her merchandise and new album to gain ‘boost’ points to get in front of line for show tickets – August 26, 2017
NPR: Despite proven technology, attempts to make table saws safer drags on – August 9, 2017
Bloomberg BNA: Air traffic plan an airline ‘power grab’: Consumer group – June 6, 2017
The Huffington Post: FDA must continue to protect vulnerable patients – June 5, 2017
CBS News: Watchdog groups decry “attack” on consumer protections – May 10, 2017
CNBC: Time for an air travel Bill of Rights? – May 2, 2017
The Washington Post: After United dragging incident, 3 major airlines change policies affecting bumped passengers – April 17, 2017
U.S. News and World Report: As ICE cracks down, scams ramp up – March 16, 2017
Bloomberg: Is Valentine’s Day a threat to your retirement? – February 14, 2017
MSN: You may be buying “fake” extra-virgin olive oil – How to stop – February 13, 2017
Consumer Affairs: Internet fraud again tops the list of scams in 2016 – February 2, 2017
Huffington Post: EITC Awareness Day: Millions of Americans eligible for tax break – January 26, 2017
Yahoo Finance: New mandatory IRS tax refund delay change is important news for taxpayers – January 5, 2017
The New York Times: For earned-income credit filers, refunds will be later – January 4, 2017
The Washington Post: Traveling abroad? Here’s how to avoid cell phone bill shock – December 15, 2016
Yahoo: 8 ways to cut your risk of fraud during holiday travel – December 14, 2016
Forbes: Ben Franklin blitz: To keep profits healthy, insurers want you wealthy, wise – December 11, 2016
The Huffington Post: The dark side of 2016 holiday gift-giving – December 8, 2016
USA Today: Some IRS refunds to be delayed until Feb. 15 – December 6, 2016
The Huffington Post: Staying safe in the wild world of third-party app stores – November 1, 2016
The Washington Post: New DOT initiatives target airlines’ baggage and price transparency. Are they enough? – October 27, 2016
Yahoo: SIM-swapping scam lets fraudsters drain your accounts – October 26, 2016
Politico: Why AHIP and National Consumers League are launching an unlikely team-up – October 18, 2016
Yahoo: Prescription drugs from overseas can save you hundreds, but are they safe? – October 17, 2016
The Washington Post: Tobacco work no necessary evil – October 16, 2016
The Huffington Post: Defending FDA: Agency requires critical funding to protect consumer health, safety – October 4, 2016
Morning Consult: Smoke, mirrors and the Herbalife settlement – October 3, 2016
Forbes: It’s extra virgin olive oil day – is your EVOO real or fake? – October 3, 2016
NBC News: Celebrities it back at fake news sites shilling diet pills, face creams – October 2, 2016
Forbes: It’s extra virgin olive oil day – is your EVOO real or fake? – September 30, 2016
Good Call: How to protect yourself from identity theft & fraud – August 29, 2016
The Huffington Post: From patient to consumer: Reimagining health care from a consumer perspective – August 18, 2016
The Hill: Congress: Beware of this scam – August 12, 2016
Eater: Why the laws policing menu fraud don’t really work – August 2, 2016
Mashable: 4 ways you can help curb the tech industry’s child labor problem – July 30, 2016
Yahoo: Why ticket prices are going through the roof – June 30, 2016
The Boston Globe: Document ransom has gone high-tech – June 17, 2016
The Hill: Fans deserve protection in the ticket marketplace – June 16, 2016
NBC News: Fraud alert: Scammers get victims to pay with iTunes gift cards – May 30, 2016
USA Today: Are outrageous airline fees going buh-bye? – May 30, 2016
The Economist: Why America’s food labels are approaching their best before date – May 25, 2016
National Geographic – The Plate: “Sell by” date labels confuse customers, increase food waste – May 20, 2016
The Atlantic – City Lab: Everyone is super confused about food labels – May 11, 2016
The Huffington Post: Reducing food waste in America: The next hot consumer issue – May 10, 2016
USA Today: The software that threatens your identity: Column – May 6, 2016
Yahoo: Resort fees spread like wildfire, and spark new efforts to ban them – March 7, 2016
The Huffington Post: As T-Mobile rises, questions emerge over treatment of workers, consumers – February 23, 2016
The Washington Post: Seat sizes and fare disclosure make this congressional debate a must-watch for air travelers – February 16, 2016
Forbes: The olive oil scam: If 80% is fake, why do you keep buying it? – February 10, 2016
The Washington Post: Airline lobbyists and consumer advocates are posted to duke it out over the FAA bill’s fine print – February 5, 2016
The Huffington Post: New York City will replace pay phones with Wi-Fi hotspots – January 4, 2016
The Boston Globe: N.Y. payphones become Wi-Fi hot spots – January 2, 2016
CBS News: Old phone booths transformed into Wi-Fi hotspots – January 1, 2016
USA Today: Eight smart travel predictions for 2016 – December 21, 2015
NBC News: Phone fraud gets harder as FTC bans payment methods favored by crooks – November 30, 2015
Yahoo: The impostors that may be hiding in your olive oil – November 24, 2015
Town and Country Magazine: Fancy Italian oil brands accused of selling fake extra virgin – November 12, 2015
CBS News: 3 scams to watch out for this holiday season – November 10, 2015
NBC News: ID thieves use switch to ‘chip’ credit cards as fresh scam bait – November 2, 2015
The Huffington Post: To protect and serve? – October 14, 2015
The Hill: The Supreme Court and collective action – October 6, 2015
Time Magazine: Peanut outbreak victims ask judge for $500,000 in restitution for food safety groups – September 21, 2015
Forbes: Ackman’s assault on Herbalife risks more than hedge fund regulation – September 14, 2015
MSN: 5 unhealthy things drugstores hawk – September 3, 2015
The Huffington Post UK: FDA approves first libido pill for women: Here’s what you need to know – August 26, 2015
International Business Times: ‘Female Viagra’ approval: Did Sprout Pharmaceuticals set a dangerous precedent in earning FDA go-ahead for Addyi? – August 24, 2015
New York Post: Female Viagra ‘takes sex to a whole new level’ – August 20, 2015
Politico: An FDA green light for ‘female Viagra’ drug – August 19, 2015
The New York Times: FDA approves Addyi, a libido pill for women – August 18, 2015
The Washington Post: FDA approves controversial drug for women with low sex drives – August 18, 2015
Reuters: U.S. FDA approves ‘female Viagra’ with strong warning – August 18, 2015
CNBC: Even the Score: FDA approval of first-ever medical treatment option for HSDD is a game changer for women – August 18, 2015
CBS: Buy buttons changing the way you shop – August 18, 2015
Bloomberg: Raleigh’s Sprout Pharmaceuticals awaits FDA ruling on female libido drug – August 14, 2015
MSN: Grocery store finds: Best extra virgin olive oil for total health – August 14, 2015
Politico: Sexual politics boosts bid for ‘pink Viagra’ – August 13, 2015
The Washington Post: The paper lobby’s new federal target: The Securities and Exchange Commission – August 10, 2015
Yahoo: Need to cancel a booking? Good luck with that refund – July 30, 2015
The Washington Post: The business recouped their money from your booking. Why shouldn’t you? – July 23, 2015
CNN Money: Scam Awareness Alliance warning – “Money flipping” scams target consumers on social media sites – July 20, 2015
Forbes: The hidden fees travelers need to know about – June 30, 2015
CBS News: Don’t let a scam sink your summer vacation – June 25, 2015
Fox News: ‘Female viagra’ is dividing the women’s health community – June 17, 2015
The Hill: FDA should rescind switch to electronic drug labeling – June 17, 2015
Huffington Post: Has Congress failed air travelers? – June 14, 2015
The New York Times: Aid to women, or bottom line? Advocates split on libido pill – June 13, 2015
Aljazeera America: Is the little pink pill pitting science against gender politics? – June 12, 2015
Aljazeera America: Child labor still a growing epidemic in poor countries – June 12, 2015
The Washington Post: FDA advisory panel recommends approval of ‘female Viagra’ – June 4, 2015
The Washington Post: Is Washington ignoring air travelers? – June 4, 2015
Huffington Post: Little-known provision of the Affordable Care Act is about to pay major dividends for US consumers – June 3, 2015
CBS This Morning: FDA taking another look at sex drug for women – June 3, 2015
Huffington Post: Passing the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act could prevent major auto recalls – June 2, 2015
PR Newswire: 4 consumer, low-income and rural groups: Wireless Lifeline reforms are working, program should be continued – June 2, 2015
Bloomberg Business: How airlines turned your vacation plans into a losing bet – May 28, 2015
Bloomberg Business: FTC report: Nevadans at high risk of ID theft – March 10, 2015
NBC News: 10 facts you likely didn’t know about caffeine – March 10, 2015
Bloomberg: Consumer advocates urge Obama to strengthen Privacy Bill of Rights – March 3, 2015
The Washington Post: Protection is in the hands of the one whose identity is being targeted – March 3, 2015
Yahoo: 14 consumer groups, including consumer watchdog, outline shortcomings in White House privacy legislation – March 3, 2015
The Washington Examiner: Who are the anti-vaxxers? – March 2, 2015
Chicago Sun-Times: After lobbying, drugmaker resubmits twice-failed women’s sex pill – February 17, 2015
Business Insider: Kill switch has saved thousands of iPhones around the world from getting stolen – February 11, 2015
Yahoo: Smartphone theft drops in London, the U.S. cities as anti-theft ‘kill switches’ installed – February 11, 2015
Newsweek: Andrew Wakefield, father of the anti-vaccine movement, responds to the current measles outbreak for the first time – February 10, 2015
Huffington Post: Super Bowl stadium massive taxpayer boondoggle – February 3, 2015
CBS MoneyWatch: Consumer groups cheer move to rein in banking “blacklist” – January 29, 2015
Credit.com: More people are complaining about debt collection scams – January 27, 2015
The Daily Caller: Should government require PINs for credit cards? – January 27, 2015
Reuters: Nine groups urge FINRA task force to release data on mandatory arbitration for investors – January 21, 2015
Consumer Reports: Groups call for strong consumer rights agenda – January 16, 2015
Huffington Post: Bess Meyerson: Beauty queen, consumer protection pioneer – January 8, 2015
NBC News: Selling your old phone online? Watch for pitfalls – January 6, 2015
C-SPAN: Consumer protection information – January 3, 2015
The Hill: Protecting consumers’ data should be at the top of new Congress’ agenda – December 18, 2014
Yahoo: Thirty-three percent of data breach victims become victims of fraud – December 15, 2014
NJ.com: Bamboozled: ‘Tis the season…for mystery shopper scams right here in New Jersey – December 11, 2014
The Hill:Overnight Tech: Groups cheer as FOIA update heads to house – December 8, 2014
CBS: ‘Tis the season to avoid credit card fraud – December 4, 2014
The Hill: Health groups warn: Consumers ‘in the dark’ about E.Coli risk – November 17, 2014
The Christian Science Monitor: Berkeley passes first in the nation soda tax. Will other cities follow? – November 5, 2014
NJ.com: How much are you really paying in ATM fees? Use our calculator to find out – October 3, 2014
CBS: The campaign against paperless tickets – October 1, 2014
ABC: U.S. coalition issues essential medicine safety tips for upcoming cold and flu season – September 25, 2014
Yahoo: Countdown to National Cyber Security Awareness Month kicks off – September 18, 2014
NASDAQ: Beware the perils of prepaid cards – September 13, 2014
Yahoo: 5 common sense tips to help avoid credit card fraud, ID theft – September 8, 2014
New York Times: Just 13, and working risky 12-hour shifts in the tobacco fields – September 6, 2014
The Boston Globe: Turbulence ahead as airlines fees are probed – September 5, 2014
CBS: At what age should children have their own cell phones? – September 3, 2014
Yahoo: McNeil Consumer Health hosts symposium at PAINWeek to improve understanding of over the counter (OTC) analgesics as complexities in patient care increase – September 3, 2014
CBS Evening News: Home Depot looking into possible security breach – September 3, 2014
The Seattle Times: Airlines profiting, flier hurting, and Senate is taking a look – September 1, 2014
CBS: 5 things college students should know about money – August 29, 2014
The Washington Post: Are domestic airlines making money by fleecing customers? – August 28, 2014
USA Today: Smartphone ‘kill switch’ becomes law in California – August 26, 2014
The Chicago Tribune: California to require anti-theft ‘kill switches’ on smartphones – August 26, 2014
FOX Business: Flight cancelled? Travel insurance can help – August 20, 2014
CBS: Don’t fall prey to this PayPal scam – August 19, 2014
Jezebel: FDA to mull over Viagra drugs for ladies at October workshop. Yay. – August 14, 2014
MSN Money: Study: Data breaches pose a greater risk – August 11, 2014
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Keep airfares transparent: Airlines Want Congress to sow more confusion – August 7, 2014
USA Today: Your passwords are like money in a bank vault – August 7, 2014
CNBC: MoneyPak, a popular prepaid money card, opens path to fraud schemes – August 1, 2014
The Baltimore Sun: Consumer groups, airline industry debate what’s fair on fares – July 31, 2014
Huffington Post: Would you buy a $1 airfare? Congress may be about to – July 20, 2014
The Washington Post: The Airfare transparency Act, set to pass through Congress in an unlikely way – July 17, 2014
Yahoo: #FOGO-new survey reveals 87% of Americans have a fear of getting old – July 16, 2014
The Hill: Congress should choose consumers over airlines special interests – July 16, 2014
Chicago Sun Times: New study says Chicagoans among the biggest victims of data fraud – July 16, 2014
Examiner.com: Dog’s recovery from fatal illness harmed by phony donations to GoFundMe (NCL) July 8, 2014
Yahoo: FTC commissioner Terrell McSweeny speaks at National Consumers League event on data breach, identity theft (NCL) July 8, 2014
The Hill: Survey: Data breaches leading to lost trust (NCL) July 1, 2014
Politico: As Canadian anti-spam law takes effect, Microsoft reverses course – Today: Officials share plans for China (NCL) July 1, 2014
Yahoo: New Javelin Strategy & Research/National Consumers League Study: Consumers losing trust in businesses, expect government action on fraud and data breach (NCL) June 30, 2014
Miami Herald: Miami fraud victims want tighter regulations, study says (Fraud.org) June 30, 2014
Columbus Business First: U.S. health coalition releases new resource on acetaminophen, America’s most common used drug ingredient (Script Your Future) June 26, 2014
The Detroit News: Safety groups urge FTC to halt CarMax advertising over unrepaired recalled vehicles (NCL) June 24, 2014
Bloomberg: Hackers seen using Youtube to sell stolen credit cards (Sally Greenberg) June 17, 2014
ABC News: Victim spreads word on payday loan scam, don’t be next (Fraud.org) June 10, 2014
The Hill: Franken: ‘Stalking apps must be shut down’ (Sally Greenberg) June 4, 2014
Politico: At&t: Bundle boost deserves green light from regulators–Honda takes 51 percent in CA-!7–Senate intel gets latest NSA effort going (Sally Greenberg) June 4, 2014
Boston.com: Payment by preloaded card screams ‘Scam!’ (Fraud.org) June 2, 2014
Boston Globe: Scammers move on to prepaid cards (NCL) June 1, 2014
The Hill: Senate panel to examine ‘stalking apps’ (NCL) May 28, 2014
Examiner.com: High number of calls to police about door-to-door solicitors (NCL) May 25, 2014
Detroit Free Press: Why don’t alcoholic drinks have nutrition labels? (NCL) May 22, 2014
Merced Sun Star: LifeSmarts pays off for Los Banos teens (LifeSmarts) May 16, 2014
Yahoo: These Kids Are Better With Money Than You Are (LifeSmarts) May 14, 2014
CBS: Con Artists Keep Track Of Victims, Pass Names To Other Scammers In ‘Sucker Lists’ (Sally Greenberg) May 12, 2014
Amarillo Globe News: Beilue: Longtime Friona teacher teaches 4 R’s (LifeSmarts) May 6, 2014
New Hampshire Union Leader: Mascoma Valley high team proves its fiscal smarts in national competition (LifeSmarts) May 2, 2014
The Providence Journal: Barrington teens take 3rd place in national competition (LifeSmarts) April 29, 2014
CBS MoneyWatch: The Bangladesh factory collapse one year later (Sally Greenberg) April 23, 2014
The Chicago Tribune: Airline change fees: ‘Optional’ fees that punish (NCL) April 22, 2013
CNBC: Don’t fall for the ‘phantom debt collector’ scam (John Breyault) April 13, 2014
Time Magazine: How a proposed ‘transparent’ law would blatantly mislead consumers (Sally Greenberg) April 11, 2014
The Huffington Post: Rule mandating rear view camera in vehicles will save lives(NCL) April 6, 2014
Yahoo: GM know-nothing chiefs buck post-Tylenol crisis standard (Sally Greenberg) April 4, 2014
The Sacramento Bee: Ask Mr. Dad: But, Dad everyone else has one (NCL) April 1, 2014
Bloomberg TV: How did GM, HNTSA ignore ignition-switch fix? (Sally Greenberg) March 31, 2014
The Washington Post: Women’s fight for better pay is about more than just money(NCL) March 28, 2014
Bloomberg News: Auto regulator has 51 people tracing 250 million cars (Sally Greenberg) March 26, 2014
US News and Report: Jackpot: Target data-theft victims become a credit agency gold mine (John Breyault) March 26, 2014
The Boston Globe: Senator Ed Markey lauded for championing cause of the consumer (NCL) March 21, 2014
The Hill: Providing real pharmacy competition under Medicare (NCL) March 19, 2014
Associated Press: Ackman wins round as FTC starts Herbalife probe (NCL) March 13, 2014
The Washington Post: Will a proposed airlines transparency law help consumers, or let the airlines be deceptive? (Sally Greenberg) March 13, 2014
The Hill: Consumer groups protest TV bill draft (NCL) March 10, 2014
Reuters: Five signs it’s a scam! MoneyGram spotlights fraud education (Fraud.org) March 7, 2014
Reuters: 26 leading health groups call on drug stores and other retailers to follow CVS’s example and end tobacco sales (NCL) February 26, 2014
The Washington Post: Group tries to slow federal government’s move away from paper to the Web (Sally Greenberg) February 16, 2014
The Consumerist: Groups call on Walgreens to stop “evaluating” cigarette sales and just stop them already (NCL) February 12, 2014
Yahoo: National Consumers League and NOW: FDA delays approval of first ever drug treatment for low sexual desire in women (NCL) February 11, 2014
Dallas Morning News: Telemarketing fraud on the rise as scammers find ways to call millions (NCL) February 5, 2014
CNBC: Scammers switch back to phone calls to target victims (Fraud.org) February 4, 2014
New York Post: Pyramid scheme talk in the house (Sally Greenberg) January 30, 2014
CBS News: Top 6 U.S. Scams (NCL) January 24, 2014
Yahoo: 5 things not to buy at drugstores (including drugs) (Sally Greenberg) January 15, 2014
Reuters: What Target customers should know about identity theft protection (John Breyault) January 14, 2014
Milwaukee Business Journal: AFGE, food safety groups urge Congress to reject poultry inspection outsourcing plan (NCL) January 8, 2014
Reuters: New year, new tricks! MoneyGram warns about new fraud schemes (NCL) January 2, 2014
USA Today: Change fees and travel insurance continue to rise (John Breyault) December 26, 2013
USA Today: Why can’t airline tickets be transferable? (Sally Greenberg) December 23, 2013
Yahoo: FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez speaks at National Consumers League event on identity theft (NCL) December 16, 2013
U.S. News and World Report: ‘Obamaphone’ backers want to prevent $5 charge in Georgia (NCL) December 12, 2013
Forbes: State takes measures to combat ‘Obama Phone’ abuse as FCC ramps up fines (NCL) December 12, 2013
The Hill: “Mission Accomplished” on identity theft? Not so fast. (Op-ed by John Breyault) December 12, 2013
Huffington Post: ‘Tis the season to be mobile: What businesses can do to prepare(NCL) December 9, 2013
ABC News: What smartphone plan is right for your family? (John Breyault) December 3, 2013
Yahoo: MoneyGram reminds consumers scam artists don’t take holidays(Fraud.org) December 2, 2013
Los Angeles Times: Travel insurance doesn’t always make sense, consumer group says (NCL) December 1, 2013
The Seattle Times: Think twice before buying airlines’ insurance (NCL) November 30, 2013
New York Times: Consumer safety chief leaves a small agency with bigger powers(Sally Greenberg) November 29, 2013
Reuters: The young and the giftless: Young adults most vulnerable to online holiday failures (Sally Greenberg) November 27, 2013
Huffington Post: Walmart workers will make history on Friday as America confronts growing inequality (NCL) November 26, 2013
Fox Business: Layaway 2013: Survives recession’s end, but evolves (John Breyault) November 25, 2013
About.com: Travel insurance: Buyer beware (NCL) November 24, 2013
Reuters: US homeowners won’t get much relief from JPMorgan deal (John Breyault) November 19, 2013
Yahoo: US health coalition issues public safety message for acetaminophen users(NCL) November 12, 2013
Bloomberg Businessweek: New efforts to get the FTC to regulate direct sellers(NCL) November 11, 2013
Slate: Christmas season starts earlier every year (Florence Kelley) November 6, 2013
The Hill: Food safety groups blast farm bill amendments (NCL) October 23, 2013
MarketWatch: Poor medication adherence in Americans with multiple chronic conditions – Anticipating and addressing a looming threat (NCL) October 15, 2013
Yahoo: The shutdown threatens food, safety and finances (NCL) October 11, 2013
ABC News: Beware of scammers using Obamacare to steal your money or identity(NCL) October 7, 2013
Yahoo: Paperless ticket trend leaves unbanked outside the gate (John Breyault) October 4, 2013
Chicago Tribune: When your travel insurance doesn’t insure you (NCL) October 1, 2013
Today.com: You can say goodbye to annoying automated robocalls (John Breyault) September 30, 2013
Los Angeles Times: How to get around pricey airline ticket change fees (NCL) September 29, 2013
The Wall Street Journal: What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act(Rebecca Burkholder) September 28, 2013
Time Magazine: How to make airlines tickets less…awful (NCL) September 28, 2013
Yahoo: Airlines make billions in ticket change fees, travel insurance commissions(NCL) September 26, 2013
Washington Post: Flight insurance may not be a bargain (NCL) September 23, 2012
USA Today: Consumer advocates: Watch out for health reform fraud (NCL) September 23, 2013
Wall Street Journal MarketWatch: Wage theft division of Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP files class action complaint against Arnold Palmer Golf Management (NCL) September 18, 2013
Yahoo: Dangers of energy drinks (Teresa Green) September 16, 2013
USA Today: Christopher Elliott: Don’t fall for airlines ‘unbundling’ ploy (NCL) September 16, 2013
ABC News: Lifeline phone program’s approval process raises concerns about provider TerraCom Inc. (John Breyault) September 15, 2013
Zimbio: Saws cut off 4,000 fingers a year. This gadget could fix that. (Sally Greenberg) September 11, 2013
Time Magazine: Price check! Which drugstore chain is most likely to overcharge you? (NCL) September 9, 2013
CNN: Walgreens prices vary as much as 55% at some stores, study finds (Sally Greenberg) September 6, 2013
The Huffington Post: Walgreens shoppers may be overpaying by up to 55 percent: Study (Sally Greenberg) September 6, 2013
MarketWatch: Nine of nation’s largest consumer and travel orgs urge OMB to release rule protecting travelers from hidden airline fees (NCL) September 5, 2013
The Sacramento Bee: Children as young as 10 can do farm labor in some states(Reid Maki) August 30, 2013
USA Today: Kids may have picked food for your Labor Day picnic (Child Labor Coalition) August 30, 2013
Yahoo: Obamacare nightmare: Fraud reports surfacing (Fraud.org) August 27, 2013
NPR’s Marketplace: Confusion over Obamacare helps scammers (Sally Greenberg)
Before It’s News: Coca-Cola’s sugar laden Vitaminwater targeted by lawsuits for misleading claims (NCL) August 13, 2013
The Hill: Consumer groups want stricter rules for ‘Obama phone’ program (NCL) August 13, 2013
USA Today: Calls for CBS-Time Warner Cable settlement grow (NCL) August 12, 2013
Reuters: Three leading consumer, low-income groups to urge FCC to take further action to reform the wireless Lifeline program (NCL) August 12, 2013
Forbes: Smartphone theft: What you can do to protect yourself from “a national epidemic” (John Breyault) August 5, 2013
ABC News: Vitamin Water maker accused of ‘misleading’ marketing (NCL) July 30, 2013
Forbes: Why the FTC won’t take Bill Ackman’s advice to prosecute Herbalife (Even though they should) (NCL) July 22, 2013
Los Angeles Times: Latino groups seek Herbalife probe by FTC (NCL) July 19, 2013
Yahoo Finance: Didn’t make that donation to charity? Watch out for fraud(Fraud.org) July 16, 2013
Washington Post: Little understanding of health-care law opens door for scams, government says (John Breyault) July 13, 2013
New York Post: Consumer groups, FTC to talk Herbalife probe (NCL) July 11, 2013
NY Daily News: Alcohol labeling: Coming to a liquor store near you (NCL) July 11, 2013
The Miami Herald: Sick: scams prey on ‘Obamacare’ confusion (John Breyault) July 8, 2013
Yahoo Finance: Beware bogus charges on your mobile phone bill (John Breyault) July 2, 2013
The News & Observer: On the money: learn how to protect against fraud (Fraud Center) July 1, 2013
MSN Money: States want action on cramming (Sally Greenberg) June 25, 2013
Before It’s News: Wage theft at the Reagan Building: Our tax dollars at work (NCL) June 25, 2013
Bankrate.com: 7 effective ways you can tackle high fees (John Breyault) June 21, 2013
The Business Journals: Six consumer, veteran, farm groups tell FCC: reduce fraud by ending same-day distribution of lifeline cell phones (NCL) June 19, 2013
Yahoo Finance: California congresswomen asks the FTC to investigate Herbalife(NCL) June 13, 2013
Seeking Alpha: Fraud hits home when families travel during the summer, according to Moneygram survey (Fraud Center) June 4, 2013
The Huffington Post: National Consumers League Bangladesh petition asks consumers to pay more to protect workers (Op-ed by Sally Greenberg) June 3, 2013
Shape Magazine: Government ruling allows nutrition labels on alcoholic beverages (NCL) May 31, 2013
CNBC: How to bring ethics into your closet (Sally Greenberg) May 30, 2013
MarketWatch: Diageo applauds the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for approving serving fact information on beer, wine and distilled spirits containers (NCL) May 29, 2013
ABC News: Online services offer consumer dispute resolution (John Breyault) May 29, 2013
The Detroit News: 2 million Bank of America customers lose perks (Sally Greenberg) May 27, 2013
The Seattle Times: Watch out for unauthorized charges on cellphone bills (NCL) May 25, 2013
Yahoo News: MoneyGram warns of potential charity scams following Oklahoma tornadoes (Fraud.org) May 23, 2013
The Washington Times: Egg bill enjoys broad support (NCL) May 23, 2013
Salon: Power tool industry too powerful to regulate? (NCL) May 17, 2013
Drugs.com: Markey, House Dems introduce bill to protect human subjects in clinical trials (NCL) May 16, 2013
Los Angeles Times: BofA cuts 2 million customers loose (Sally Greenberg) May 14, 2013
Yahoo News: Opposition to dairy supply management mounts (NCL) May 13, 2013
The Washington Post: Grocer buyback delays Obama’s restaurant calorie display rules (NCL) May 10, 2013
Reuters: New survey: “I’d rather take out the trash than take my meds” (NCL) May 7, 2013
MarketWatch: Online auctions: Don’t get bitten when you bid (Fraud.org) May 6, 2013
Yahoo News: Consumer Watchdog groups urge House and Senate leaders to oppose milk supply management (NCL) May 2, 2013
Yahoo Finance: New initiative to improve medication adherence unveiled by health care, consumer, patient and industry leaders (Sally Greenberg) May 2, 2013
Yahoo News: 31 senior, Hispanic, consumer, disabled, and other groups urge U.S. House to preserve wireless lifeline for disadvantaged (NCL) April 25, 2013
The Business Journals: IDFA urges Congress to support bipartisan compromise dairy bill (NCL) April 25, 2013
The Humane Society: Federal bills introduced to improve housing for egg-laying hens and provide stable future for egg farmers (NCL) April 25, 2013
Fox Business: Cell phone bill shock over? (John Breyault) April, 17, 2013
Seeking Alpha: MoneyGram warms of potential charity scams following Boston Marathon bombings (Fraud.org) April 17, 2013
NaturalNews.com: Americans who ditch overpriced subscriptions save time, money, and health (NCL) April 13, 2013
MSN Money: Why minimal pay for max value jobs (and vice versa) (NCL) April 10, 2013
The Sacremento Bee: Ticket turf war heats up in Sacremento (NCL) April 9, 2013
The Tennessean: Bill backing tougher ticket scalping rules dies in House committee(NCL) April 3, 2013
Examiner.com: Teens abusing cough syrup: Government introduces PACT Act(NCL) March 26, 2013
MSN Money: Beware these spring break scams (NCL) March 21, 2013
The Huffington Post: An agenda to make sure consumers are heard (NCL) March 19, 2013
About.com: Healthy grocery shopping: Use NuVal to make better food choices (NCL) March 15, 2013
CNBC: Bill Ackman applauds call for Herbalife investigation (NCL) March 13, 2013
The Wall Street Journal: Bill Ackman praises plea for Herbalife probe (NCL) March 12, 2013
Los Angeles Times: Consumer group urges FTC to investigate Herbalife (NCL) March 12, 2013
USA Today: Save on utility bills by reading the fine print (John Breyault) March 6, 2013
Yahoo News: In consumers we trust: USPS, U.S. Postal Inspection Service team up to protect consumers, fight fraud (NCL) March 5, 2013
Daily Kos blog: Will FCC chairman Genachowski allow more job destruction in a T-Mobile/MetroPCS merger? (NCL) March 5, 2013
Reuters: Your money: Are the new dispute-resolution sites on your side? (John Breyault) February 22, 2013
Yahoo Finance News: New website helps identify scams (Fraud.org) February 21, 2013
MSN Money: Teens say ‘later’ to Facebook, shift to photo chats (John Breyault) February 20, 2013
Yahoo News: Consumer/health groups urge Treasury Department to act in 2013 to require standardized, comprehensive labeling of alcoholic beverages (NCL) February 20, 2013
MarketWatch: What good is life insurance if no one collects? (John Breyault) February 20, 2013
The Hill blog: Egg bill is good for farmers, consumers, and for egg-laying hens (NCL) February 15, 2013
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Post your problems/Lawrence Walsh: Romance scams a dart to the heart (NCL) February 14, 2013
Examiner.com: ‘Behind the kitchen door’ exposes the dark side of the restaurant industry (NCL) February 10, 2013
ConsumerReports.org: Consumer rights should be a priority for the White House and Congress (NCL) February 8, 2013
MSN Money: Kids getting phones at ever earlier ages (NCL) February 5, 2013
The Hill blog: Consumer groups call for stronger regulation, send Obama second term wish list (NCL) February 1, 2013
KOMO News: Don’t get burned by fake payday loan sites (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 1, 2013
San Francisco Chronicle: At what age should kids get a cellphone? Bill Gates says 13 (NCL) January 30, 2013
Forbes: Health club contracts: How to avoid overcharges (John Breyault) January 30, 2013
Reuters: IPO View: U.S. Jobs Act companies outperform other IPO’s, data shows(Sally Greenberg) January 25, 2013
redOrbit: Food fraud: Consumers may Be decieved by mislabeled products (NCL) January 23, 2013
USA Today: Grapefruit not only food that can affect medication (NCL) January 22, 2013
ABC News: EXCLUSIVE: Group Finds More Fake Ingredients in Popular Foods(Sally Greenberg) January 22, 2013
The Hill blog: Consumers herald new mine safety rule (NCL) January 22, 2013
TreeHugger: Be Careful Where You Get Your Pallets (NCL) January 21, 2013
USA Today: Legal recourses limited for Te’o to seek (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 19, 2013
News-Press (FL): Tell Mel: Hoaxes aren’t just for athletes (John Breyault) January 18, 2013
MSN: Thinking of getting a payday loan online? Don’t do it (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 17, 2013
Huffington Post: Restaurant Employees Have Broad Public Support For Better Pay, Sick Days: Survey (NCL) January 17, 2013
USA Today: Manti Te’o’s ‘Catfish’ story is a common one (John Breyault) January 18, 2013
Paramus Post (NJ): Survey: Consumers Support Improved Conditions For Restaurant Workers (NCL) January 16, 2013
Eater National: National Survey: People Want Better Conditions for Restaurant Workers (NCL) January 17, 2013
People’s World: Restaurant workers rising up for justice (NCL) January 18, 2013
Associated Press: Smart Ideas: Holiday scams (NCL) December 7, 2012
The Oshkosh Northwestern (WI): Preplanning and research key in deciding on cellphone purchases for tweens (John Breyault) December 6, 2012
Food Navigator-usa.com: Hostess Brands: Bosses deserve $1.75m in bonuses… if they meet tough targets for asset sale (NCL) December 4, 2012
Modesto Bee (CA): On the money: Scam artists prey on giving spirit (NCL) December 3, 2012
ABQJournal (NM): Police Warn of Holiday Scams (NCL) December 1, 2012
Drug Store News: Technicians join fight to boost Rx adherence (Script Your Future) November 28, 2012
Daily Deal Media: 2012 Holiday Shopping Season ‘Dangerous’ to Naive Mobile Users (NCL) November 27, 2012
The Sacramento Bee: Cyber Monday: Beware of online shopping scams (NCL) November 26, 2012
Mobile Marketing Watch: Season of Cyber Shopping Raises Concerns About Mobile Security (NCL) November 26, 2012
Daily Kos: The perpetual infancy of humankind: Echoes of the Triangle, 2012 (NCL history) November 25, 2012
Gaston Gazette (NC): Family learns lesson to be cautious of possible scam (NCL) November 23, 2012
Associated Press: Save some money to spend on Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday (NCL) November 22, 2012
Associated Press: Hostess to hold talks with bakers union on reasons for strike(Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2012
Newsday: Hostess to seek approval to liquidate Monday in White Plains (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2012
Upper Saucon Patch (NJ): Beware of Flood-Damaged Used Cars in Wake of Hurricane Sandy (NCL) November 16, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle: Twinkie Maker Hostess to Fire 18,000, Close After Strike(NCL) November 16, 2012
Los Angeles Times: Union sympathizers slam Hostess over shutdown (NCL) November 16, 2012
Politico: Dairy market stabilization plan is bad formula (NCL) November 15, 2012
Politico: Cybersecurity is back in Congress – E&C gavel shuffle buzz – Petraeus case and U.S. data requests – Pandora is a surprise election ad success (NCL’s privacy forum) November 14, 2012
Paramus Post (NJ): National Consumers League Applauds House Energy And Commerce Committee For Holding Hearing On Meningitis Outbreak (NCL) November 14, 2012
People’s World: Bakery Workers say Hostess lies, CEO threatens closure (NCL) November 14, 2012
WRBL News 3 (GA): NCL lends support for Hostess Brand worker strike (NCL) November 13, 2012
The News-Press (FL): Flooded cars flood the market (NCL) November 13, 2012
Economic Times: Beware of scams that follow natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy(John Breyault) November 6, 2012
AgWeb: USDA draws praise from consumer advocates (NCL) November 2, 2012
GreenvilleOnline.com (SC): Experts: Residents should pursue all credit protection options (John Breyault) November 1, 2012
American Banker: Banks and the PFM delusion (NCL) November 1, 2012
Seattle Weekly: Murray Stenson’s Insurance Issue (Restaurant workers) October 30, 2012
The National Center for Public Policy Research: Chicago Teachers Should Have a Beef about LFTB Policy (NCL) October 29, 2012
Paramus Post (NJ): NCL calls on Congress to enact long overdue bill requiring regulation, oversight of compounding pharmacies (NCL) October 26, 2012
Helium: How would a potential Black Friday strike impact Walmart? (NCL) October 23, 2012
MySanAntonio (AP): Drought not causing Halloween price scare — this year (Teresa Green) October 23, 2012
York blog (PA): Celebrate Health Literacy Month in October (NCL) October 22, 2012
Columbus Business First (OH): Social responsibility efforts have become a normal part of business at corporations (NCL) October 19, 2012
KQED (CA): Yelp cracks down on fake reviews (John Breyault) October 19, 2012
Renal & Urology News: How to Improve Therapeutic Adherence (Script Your Future) October 16, 2012
Examiner.com: Halloween safety and fun (NCL) October 16, 2012
Forbes: The problem with personal financial management tools (NCL) October 16, 2012
NorthJersey.com: N.J. Senate panel OKs sports, concert tickets’ bill (John Breyault) October 15, 2012
ABC News: Walmart workers threaten Black Friday action (NCL) October 12, 2012
The Raw Story: Walmart worker strikes go viral, hitting 28 stores in 12 states (Sally Greenberg) October 11, 2012
Women’s Health: Your gym’s dirty little secrets (Sally Greenberg) October 2012
The Press-Republican: Work-at-home scams shut down (FakeChecks.org) September 30, 2012
Chicago Sun-Times: The Fixer column (NCL’s live chat about personal financial management tools) September 30, 2012
FoodMate.com: FSIS criticised for lack of action on E.Coli threat (NCL) September 29, 2012
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Coalition urges USDA to withdraw proposal to speed up poultry lines and turn inspection over to company employees (NCL) September 20, 2012
ESPN: Flem File: The sports fans coalition (Sally Greenberg) September 20, 2012
CBS Boston: Cell phone users save hundreds by switching to prepaid service (John Breyault) September 19, 2012
FoodMate.com: Soft drinks giants mull legal options as NYC soda ban gets green light (NCL) September 15, 2012
ClosetsDaily: Table Saw Safety Act dies quietly in California Senate (NCL) September 14, 2012
The Argus Leader: Grocer: Lean finely textured beef sales remain the same (NCL) September 13, 2012
People’s World: Consumers league: Plight of restaurant workers makes dining out unappetizing (NCL) September 13, 2012
Daytona News-Journal: Social Security fraud on the rise (NCL) September 9, 2012
Occupational Health and Safety: Million Hearts launches hypertension educational program (NCL) September 6, 2012
Travel Weekly: After rocky courtship, Hertz to wed Dollar (Sally Greenberg) September 5, 2012
Think Progress: Four reasons everyone should thank unions on Labor Day (NCL and child labor) September 3, 2012
Consumers Digest: NuVal system prompts debate (Sally Greenberg) September 2012
Women’s Health: Your gym’s dirty little secrets (Sally Greenberg) August 30, 2012
Denver’s Nursing Star: Americans overdosing; Elderly highest risk (NCL) August 26, 2012
CBS Philly: Tween cell use on the rise (John Breyault) August 20, 2012
Citizen Times (NC): Ashville area business people (NCL interns) August 10, 2012
The Hill’s Congress Blog: Sugar subsidies out of date (NCL) August 8, 2012
TruthOut: We all need heroes (NCL history) August 7, 2012
Washington Post’s On Parenting blog: The reverse aging of the cellphone market(NCL) August 2, 2012
Wisconsin Ag Connection: Egg farmers warn prices could double without legislation(NCL) July 30, 2012
Reuters: New data pricing from Verizon, AT&T may complicate family life (John Breyault) July 26, 2012
Chicago Tribune: Handling cellphones with ever-younger children (NCL) July 23, 2012
Huffington Post: The 15 greatest Americans of the 20th Century (Florence Kelley) July 23, 2012
Kansas City Star: Cellphones aren’t just for adults anymore (NCL) July 20, 2012
The Coloradoan (AP): As Fort Collins opens door to solicitors, city tries to separate the well-meaning from the dangerous (Five Most Dangerous Teen Jobs) July 19, 2012
Fox Business: Why we need to improve drug adherence (Script Your Future) July 17, 2012
Consumer Reports: Most kids 8 to 12 now have cell phones. Should yours? (NCL) July 12, 2012
Woodworking Network: Table saw safety bill heads for California Senate vote (NCL) July 9, 2012
McClatchy News: Financial Crimes: A scam involving jobs that are too good to be true (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 9, 2012
Yahoo! Finance: Lemon juice might be the latest food labeling scandal to hit grocery shelves (NCL) July 4, 2012
The Hill’s Congress blog: Egg legislation is good for consumers, animals, and farmers (NCL) July 2, 2012
SouthCoastToday.com (MA): Check scams can fool even careful consumers (NCL’s FakeChecks.org) July 1, 2012
Emmetsburg News (IA): Summer danger? (Five Most Dangerous Jobs) June 26, 2012
Legal Times: With health care ruling, surprise, jubilation and angry calls for repeal(NCL) June 28, 2012
Bangor Daily News (ME): Beware of check overpayment scam when selling goods online (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 23, 2012
Disruptive Women in Health Care: Campaign on drug adherence marks one year anniversary (Script Your Future) June 22, 2012
Huffington Post: Taking back our tickets (NCL) June 20, 2012
Fox 5 (DC): Video: Credit card complaint database (Sally Greenberg) June 20, 2012
Star-Ledger (NJ): Assembly committee approves bill to ban paperless tickets (John Breyault) June 19, 2012
ABC News: Sour lemons: Consumer group accuses 4 brands of watered-down juice(Sally Greenberg) June 15, 2012
Food Safety News: Senator aims to add national egg standards to farm bill (NCL) June 13, 2012
USA Today: Tougher labor rules to protect children at farms fail (Reid Maki) June 12, 2012
Diabetes Health: Take the pledge — take your meds (Script Your Future) June 10, 2012
The Olympian (AP): A better life for hens (NCL) June 9, 2012
People’s World: Consumer group demands end to lockout (NCL) June 8, 2012
TradingCharts.com: FDA agrees with Tester: High fructose corn syrup isn’t “sugar”(NCL) June 1, 2012
USAToday: FTC eyes social-media ads with perks (Sally Greenberg) May 29, 2012
Sun Chronicle (MA): You paid, it closed. What’s next? (John Breyault) May 21, 2012
Huffington Post: It’s all about the numbers (Sally Greenberg op-ed) May 21, 2012
Los Angeles Times: Virgin Atlantic to let passengers on some flights use cellphones(NCL) May 16, 2012
Huffington Post: Internet romance scams cost victims $50 million in 2011 (John Breyault) May 15, 2012
New York Times op-ed: What if it weren’t called pink slime? (NCL) May 12, 2012
Washington Examiner (DC): Fraud victims across region lost millions (John Breyault) May 12, 2012
Whole Foods Magazine: Consumer groups call for FDA to dump “Corn Sugar” (Sally Greenberg) June 2012 issue
Supermarket News: NuVal under attack by consumer group (Sally Greenberg) May 10, 2012
Progressive Grocer: Consumer league calls NuVal ‘flawed’, files complaint (Sally Greenberg) May 10, 2012
Pharmacist.com: Offering the Surgeon General possible solutions for nonadherence(Script Your Future) May 8, 2012
ABC News: When loved ones die, their identities are there for the taking (John Breyault) May 8, 2012
MSNBC: FCC not doing enough to stop bogus billing, consumer groups say (John Breyault) May 1, 2012
St. Louis Beacon: Critics say ‘misinformation’ killed rules to restrict child labor on farms (Child Labor Coalition) May 1, 2012
Associated Press: Obama criticized in reversal on child farm-labor regulations (Reid Maki) April 30, 2012
National Public Radio: Farmers cheer Administration’s about-face on limiting teen and kids’ farm work (Reid Maki) April 30, 2012
Dayton Daily News (OH): Call relative allegedly needing money to avoid this scam(NCL’s Fraud Center) April 28, 2012
Associated Press: Child labor groups upset farm rules being dropped (Reid Maki) April 27, 2012
Houston Chronicle: Labor Department backs off child labor update (Sally Greenberg) April 27, 2012
WDTN NBC (OH): BBB warns against age-old scam (NCL’s Fraud Center) April 25, 2012
CBS (Philadelphia): Maryland students win national LifeSmarts competition in Philadelphia (LifeSmarts) April 24, 2012
Frederick (MD) News Post: Frederick homeschoolers claim top prize in national competition (LifeSmarts) April 24, 2012
Examiner: FDA asked to rule on Corn Refiners’ deceptive ads (Sally Greenberg) April 18, 2012
Consumerist: Consumer groups ask FDA to stop this “corn sugar” silliness already(Sally Greenberg) April 17, 2012
ABC News: IRS Tax Refunds Stolen (John Breyault) April 17, 2012
HuffingtonPost: Travel scams spike during spring, summer months (John Breyault) April 12, 2012
Sustainable Food News: Undercover investigation alleges animal cruelty, filth at major egg producer (NCL) April 12, 2012
Detroit News: Letter: Animals deserve good treatment (NCL) April 11, 2012
Law.com: Why aren’t companies better prepared for data breaches? (Sally Greenberg) April 4, 2012
Drug Topics: Winners of Script Your Future challenge announced (Script Your Future) April 3, 2012
WPRI.com (Rhode Island): March Smartness results (LifeSmarts) April 3, 2012
Food Navigator USA: Slimeageddon 2012: Who is really to blame for the pink slime debacle? (NCL) April 2, 2012
MediaPost: Google fuels THINKB4U [fill in the blank], and survey paywall (NCL) March 30, 2012
PollStar: Tennessee considering ticket bill (NCL, Fan Freedom Project) March 29, 2012
CBSNewYork: Mobile payment options are growing in popularity, but how do you keep your info safe? (John Breyault) March 28, 2012
Dallas Post (PA): LifeSmarts program teaches just that (LifeSmarts) March 26, 2012
Arizona Republic: Congress mulls law on cages for chickens (NCL) March 25, 2012
Boston.com: Milton High ‘LifeSmarts’ team headed to national competition(LifeSmarts) March 23, 2012
WUSA 9 (DC): Protect your mobile wallet (John Breyault) March 23, 2012
Dubuque Telegraph Herald (IA): Consumer group’s efforts force Vitaminwater to make changes (Teresa Green) March 17, 2012
Animals & Politics Humane Society Blog: Egg bill helps consumers (Sally Greenberg) March 7, 2012
Main Street: Why Consumers Fight Some Fees, Forgive Others (John Breyault) March 1, 2012
Huffington Post: Overdraft Settlements Cost Banks A Small Fraction Of What’s Netted In Fees (Sally Greenberg) February 27, 2012
Middletown Journal (OH): 120 area companies violated labor laws February 26, 2012
Yahoo! Finance: Social media con artists a rising problem (John Breyault) February 24, 2012
News 14 North Carolina: Old consumer watchdog group keeps an eye on new tricksFebruary 24, 2012
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sweepstakes scams fooled plenty last year (Sally Greenberg) February 8, 2012
NBC WCNCL News (NC): National Consumer League reveals top rip-offs of 2011(NCL Fraud Center) February 3, 2012
ABC 9 News: Social security death file foulups hit home for agency’s chief (John Breyault) February 3, 2012
The Consumerist: Report lists the top scams of 2011, somehow Nigerian email tricksters weren’t the worst (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 3, 2012
Orange County Register: Group names ‘Top 10 Scams’ of 2011 (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 3, 2012
Reuters: How to spot investment fraud (John Breyault) February 2, 2012
Consumer Reports: Top 10 scams of 2011- Fraudsters targeting victims by age(John Breyault) February 2, 2012
USA Today: Standards cover hazardous work (Reid Maki) January 31, 2012
Star Tribune (MN): Whistleblower: Bank sends credit card to wrong person (Sally Greenberg) January 23, 2012
MSNBC: Gingrich daughter’s teen work may have violated law (Reid Maki) January 19, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle: Television blackout rule for pro sports events faces FCC review (NCL) January 17, 2012
New Jersey Today: Beware of mystery shopper scams (NCL) January 16, 2012
LifeScience: Prescription for change (Script Your Future) January 12, 2012
Reuters: Consumers groups seek to stop Medco, Express Scripts deal (NCL) January 10, 2012
Food Safety News: Comments to FSIS varied on non-0157 E.coli testing (NCL) January 9, 2012
AP: Taking your meds saves money, hospital trips (Script Your Future) January 3rd, 2012
Los Angeles Times: Consumer protection made big gains in 2011 (Sally Greenberg) January 1, 2012
Action 4 News (TX): Money Talks: Broken Heart, Broken Budget (NCL) December 30, 2011
NPR: 2012 Could See New Regulations For Table Saws (Sally Greenberg) December 29, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 5 tips on safely selling your gift cards (John Breyault) December 26, 2011
The Hill: PBMs NOT the friend of consumers (Sally Greenberg) December 22, 2011
Christian Science Monitor: At the retail store, a long list of questions at checkout(Sally Greenberg) December 22, 2011
Reuters: Romance scams heat up for the holidays (John Breyault) December 22, 2011
U.S. News and World Report: Online pirates are costly and dangerous (NCL) December 21, 2011
NY Daily News: Buyer beware: Groups warn shoppers to read the fine print when buying tickets as holiday gifts (NCL) December 18, 2011
Yahoo! News: Big Corn, Big Sugar in bitter US row on sweetener (NCL) December 17, 2011
The Consumerist: Old school incandescent bulbs get 9-month stay of execution(NCL) December 16, 2011
Drug Store News: Alabama community pharmacy hosts MTM awareness event(Script Your Future) December 16, 2011
The Tan Sheet: Consumer groups back FDA on NDI draft guidance (NCL) December 16, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: Work-at-home scams to avoid (NCL) December 14, 2011
The Hill: Rogue websites: A threat to the US economy (NCL) December 14, 2011
Lansing State Journal (MI): Buyer beware: Don’t overpay for event tickets (NCL) December 12, 2011
ABC News: Studies: Missed meds could cost more than $250B a year (Sally Greenberg) December 12, 2011
ABC News (AL): Script Your Future program launches to educate about RX useDecember 6, 2011
The Indiana Gazzette (PA): Are doctors orders optional? (Script Your Future) December 6, 2011
Herald News (IL): The Fixer: Don’t fall for this one (NCL’s Fraud Center) December 5, 2011
Journal Star (NE): Letter to Editor: No name to change (Sally Greenberg) December 5, 2011
SmartMoney: Snail-Mail Cutbacks to Lick Consumers (John Breyault) December 5, 2011
The Consumerist: Consumer advocates to Starbucks: change your terms of service on gift cards (NCL) December 1, 2011
Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette: Holiday workers susceptible to wage theft (Michell McIntyre) November 30, 2011
Tampabay.com: Considering getting a cellphone for your tweens? Do your homework (John Breyault) November 30, 2011
People’s World: Wal-Mart warehouse workers file wage theft suit (NCL) November 29, 2011
The Washington Examiner: Fraud reports rising as online shopping picks up (John Breyault) November 27, 2011
Canoe Technology: How to avoid online scams (NCL) November 27, 2011
Bloomberg Businessweek: Tampa Bay NFL Blackout Shows Need to End FCC Policy, Groups Say (NCL) November 16, 2011
Politico: NFL fans toss red flag at blackouts (NCL) November 14, 2011
La Opinión: Van del campo al colegio con CAMP (NCL) November 11, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 7 smart ways to make the most of gift cards (John Breyault) November 8, 2011
New Medical: UM launches campaign on medication adherence in Baltimore (Script Your Future) November 8, 2011
Pharmacy Times: Lack of awareness cited as a key factor in medication nonadherence (Script Your Future) November 7, 2011
PHRMA: Adherence: Key information on managing and treating disease (Script Your Future) November 7, 2011
Paradise Post (CA): Vet’s common sense kicked in on scam (NCL) November 6, 2011
Argus Leader (SD): Campaign emphasizes importance of taking medicine as directed (Script Your Future) November 6, 2011
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry: 510(k)’s Critics and Supporters Discuss IOM Report at Public Meeting (Sally Greenberg) November 3, 2011
Fox News: Anti-Piracy Legislation Targets Copyrights, While Critics Say It’s a Trap to Hurt Facebook, YouTube (NCL) November 3, 2011
Fox 5 News VIDEO: Syms and Filene’s unit seek bankruptcy protection (John Breyault) November 2, 2011
Chain Drug Review: Surgeon General stresses medication adherence (Script Your Future) November 2, 2011
Hartford Courant (CT): Read the fine print: this is a way to get your money (Sally Greenberg) November 1, 2011
Inside Edition: ebay and online auctions: tips for buyers and sellers (NCL) October 31, 2011
Center Maryland: National medication adherence effort, Script Your Future, launches in Baltimore (Script Your Future) October 30, 2011
DNA Info (NY): City council slams ticket sellers following Radiohead fan frustration (John Breyault) October 28, 2011
USA Today: Toymaker to pay $1.3M in tainted toy case (Sally Greenberg) October 27, 2011
Evaluation Engineering: The politics of table saws (NCL) October 25, 2011
Sedalia Democrat (MO): In Sedalia visit, Reformer urged minimum wage (NCL) October 25, 2011
Bakersfield News (CA): Young immigrants sometimes must choose between work, school (NCL) October 24, 2011
ABC News (MD): Halloween candy prices are up (Sally Greenberg) October 24, 2011
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA): Your Health: medication compliance a big issue(Script Your Future) October 24, 2011
Tahlequah Daily Press (OK): Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office warns of check scam(NCL) October 20, 2011
Viewpoints: Best consumer advocacy websites (NCL) October 20, 2011
CBS News (NY): Simple yet effective Internet scam works its way into Bronx housing market (John Breyault) October 20, 2011
Huffington Post: Food issues: corn vs. sugar smackdown (NCL) October 18, 2011
WTOP: Avoiding new bank fees is no easy task (Sally Greenberg) October 17, 2011
Boston Globe: Paperless ticket-selling poses barrier to free market (John Breyault) October 13, 2011
Re-Nest: Upcycled wooden pallets: green resource or toxic trend? (NCL) October 10, 2011
Pharmacy Times: A script for change: improving medication adherence (Script Your Future) October 10, 2011
American Medical News: Tactics to improve drug compliance (Script Your Future) October 3, 2011
ABC (SD): Avera Medical Minute: medication adherence campaign (Script Your Future) October 2, 2011
The Chronicle (NY): NY youth can test their knowledge in online competition(LifeSmarts) September 30, 2011
Eurasianet: Uzbekistan: Activists oppose “business as usual”; picket Uzbek-US forum (NCL) September 28, 2011
FOX News (PA): Top 5 travel scams to know before you book (John Breyault) September 28, 2011
NPR: Regulators consider safety breaks for table saws (Sally Greenberg) September 26, 2011
ConsumerMan (MSNBC): ‘Corn sugar’ draws sour reaction (Sally Greenberg) September 22, 2011
The Sacramento Bee (CA): Tips offered for decisions on kids’ first cellphones (John Breyault) September 18, 2011
The Consumerist: Consumer groups scold airlines for pocketing tax money during FAA shutdown (NCL) September 14, 2011
CNN: Precautions to take before buying your tween a cell phone (John Breyault) September 12, 2011
CBS News (Detroit): Tweens & cell phones: What to know during back-to-school season (NCL) September 10, 2011
Consumer Reports: Consumer group offers online guide to ‘tween-agers’ and cell phones (NCL) September 9, 2011
Reuter’s Money blog: New agency seeks help protecting military family finances(Sally Greenberg) September 8, 2011
The Hill’s Congress Blog (DC): Balancing the needs of consumers and patients(Sally Greenberg) September 8, 2011
Delaware Online: Uncle Sam makes flying somewhat friendlier (Sally Greenberg) August 28, 2011
Los Angeles Times: How to prevent identity theft: Five tips (NCL) August 21, 2011
Cardio Source: Nonadherence: a problem for patients, a problem for our health system (Script Your Future) August 18, 2011
Chicago Sun-Times: Hospital charges him for taking his own (NCL’s Fraud Center) August 12, 2011
Drug News: The $290 billion pharmacy problem (NCL) August 12, 2011
Drug News: Coalition launches campaign to educate public about adherence(Rebecca Burkholder) August 12, 2011
Wharton High School (PA): Purchase power: How to ask the right questions and make smart consumer choices (LifeSmarts) August 11, 2011
Chicago Sun-Times: Early payoff of car cost buyer extra aggravation (NCL) August 1, 2011
Kiplinger: Did you take your medicine today? (Rebecca Burkholder) July 29, 2011
Wired Magazine: Mr. Know-It-All: Icky Profile Pics, Hacking, Twitter Disclaimers(John Breyault) July 27, 2011
Best of New Orleans (LA): Outsmarting scammers (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 26, 2011
New York Times: Scalping battle putting ‘fans’ in the middle (Sally Greenberg) July 20, 2011
Los Angeles Times: Ticketmaster, resellers and consumer advocates battle over paperless tickets (NCL) July 19, 2011
People’s World: Unions, allies launch national campaign for caregivers, clients (NCL) July 19, 2011
Tulsa World (OK): Summertime scams target travelers (NCL) July 13, 2011
Wall Street Journal: Look out for work-at-home scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 3, 2011
Sacramento Press (CA): Local launch of Script Your Future campaign part of national effort to improve medication adherence (Script Your Future) July 1, 2011
New York Times Well blog: Keeping score on how you take your medicine (Script Your Future) June 20, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 5 ways to get taken by fake checks (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 17, 2011
New York Times: Probation, not prison, for scalpers (Sally Greenberg) June 9, 2011
AOL Daily Finance: Smart strategies for car-buying season (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 7, 2011
WalletPop (AOL): Higher gas prices drive up the price of trade-ins, too (NCL’s Fraud Center) June 6, 2011
San Antonio Express (TX): Avoiding summer injuries (Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens) June 5, 2011
Fox Providence: Keeping teens safe at summer jobs (Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens) May 31, 2011
The Daily Mail (UK): CoverGirl admits to using false lashes in ad for ‘false lash effect’ mascara (Sally Greenberg) May 30, 2011
Wall Street Journal: CPSC head to weigh new table-saw rules (NCL) May 26, 2011
MSNBC: Big battle brews for future of consumer protection agency (Sally Greenberg) May 26, 2011
Roll Call (DC): Inventor, wounded allies push saw safety (NCL) May 26, 2011
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Consumer group calls for action to make table saws safer(NCL) May 26, 2011
CBS News (AP): New rules for table saws sought to cut amputations (NCL) May 26, 2011
Huffington Post: Table saw accident victims plea for safety standards (GRAPHIC PHOTOS) (NCL) May 25, 2011
NPR Morning Edition: Advocates urge lawmakers to make table saws safer (Sally Greenberg) May 25, 2011
The Consumer Chronicle: Table Saw Injuries Out of Control, National Consumers League says (NCL) May 25, 2011
Fox 5 (DC): New rules for table saws sought to cut amputations (NCL) May 25, 2011 p>
CBS Early Show: Are you getting your money’s worth from Walmart gift receipts?(Sally Greenberg) May 20, 2011
The Spokesman-Review (WA): Education Notebook: Cheney team competes nationally (LifeSmarts) May 19, 2011
WBOC (MD): Ocean City man helps launch nationwide health campaign (Script Your Future) May 13, 2011
Fox 5 (DC): US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin helps launch campaign on medication adherence (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
CNN: When your doctor gives you orders, follow them (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
MSNBC: Consumer groups slam Ticketmaster gambit (John Breyault) May 11, 2011
Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Public education and gene testing to improve medication adherence (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
WJLA (DC): Surgeon general and consumers group launch campaign to get people to take their medicine (Script Your Future) May 11, 2011
Hutch News (KS): A smart program (LifeSmarts) May 6, 2011
ConsumerReports.org: Food fight breaks out over ‘corn sugar’ (NCL) May 2, 2011
Michigan Live: Fenton High School students qualify for the national LifeSmarts competition in Hollywood (LifeSmarts) May 2, 2011
Wall Street Journal: ‘Use only as directed’ isn’t easy (NCL) April 26, 2011
The New Republic: All good in LaHood (Sally Greenberg) April 23, 2011
Boston Herald: Want to be a super saver? The secret’s right here (Sally Greenberg) April 17, 2011
WalletPop: Group urges FDA crackdown on misleading tomato sauce labeling (Sally Greenberg) April 16, 2011
Arizona Daily Sun: Fab Five headed to Hollywood (LifeSmarts) April 3, 2011
NPR’s All Things Considered: Emergency reports detail slow mine blast response(NCL) April 1, 2011
Bangor Daily News (ME): Guest column: Will 100 years of progress disappear?(Sally Greenberg) April 1, 2011
KBTX (Texas): Counterfeit check scams: Local law enforcement agencies are continuing to see reports of people falling victim to counterfeit check scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) March 30, 2011
Reuters blog: Paperless tickets: Is Ticketmaster hurting consumers? (NCL) March 29 2011
Detroit Better Business Bureau: Teens from Fenton High School take Michigan state LifeSmarts title (LifeSmarts) March 28, 2011
Huffington Post: Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Factory Fire’s Legacy Under Threat (NCL) March 25, 2011
The American Prospect: Child labor vs. tuna fish (NCL) March 25, 2011
People’s World: Upper Big Branch miner describes scene at blast (NCL) March 24, 2011
New York Times: Triangle fire: New leaders emerge (NCL) March 24, 2011
People’s World: Triangle fire memorial draws parallels with today (NCL) March 22, 2011
Los Angeles Times: AT&T merger with T-Mobile doesn’t look good for consumers(Sally Greenberg) March 21, 2011
Union-Leader (NH): Raising financial literacy part 1: Students need money skills to navigate a complex world (LifeSmarts) March 21, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: Watch out for these 10 common scams (NCL) March 1, 2011
CT Watchdog (CT): How to protect yourself from mailbox theft (John Breyault) February 27, 2011
Yahoo! Finance: 9 ways to build wealth in 2011 (John Breyault) February 24, 2011
MSN LifeStyle (Canada): False advertising: Latest vitaminwater ad campaign attempts to benefit from our flu-season worries (NCL) February 18, 2011
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA): Alcohol industry balks at counting calories (Sally Greenberg) February 17, 2011
Los Angeles Times: Consumer Confidential: Pricier foods, Blockbuster sale, renaming corn syrup (Sally Greenberg) February 11, 2011
MSNBC.com: Scammers try to cash in on chaos in Egypt (John Breyault) February 9, 2011
ABC News: Consumer group demands crackdown on vitaminwater advertising claims (Courtney Brein) February 3, 2011
ConsumerAffairs.com: Complaint: vitaminwater making bold claims (Sally Greenberg) February 3, 2011
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Consumer group asks FTC to crack down on Coca-Cola Co. for vitaminwater ads (Sally Greenberg) February 2, 2011
Boston.com (Boston Globe): Drink your vitaminwater, skip your flu shot? (Sally Greenberg) February 2, 2011
Consumerist: Consumer group asks FTC to stop misleading vitaminwater (Sally Greenberg) February 2, 2011
USA Today: CPSC wants to stop daily table saw amputations (Sally Greenberg) February 1, 2011
Jamestown Sun (ND): Jamestown high schools to compete in LifeSmarts(LifeSmarts) February 1, 2011
MedCity: AD Hoc by Peter Pitts (NCL) January 31, 2011
Yahoo Finance (Canada): Top ten scams of 2010 (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 23, 2011
ABC News/Money: Consumer Reports reveals shrinking products (Sally Greenberg) January 4, 2011
Fox Providence (RI): Making the most of holiday gift cards (NCL) January 4, 2011
Los Angeles Times: Your weekly ScamWatch (NCL’s Fraud Center) January 2, 2011
CBS MoneyWatch: How to avoid the New Year’s top scams (NCL) January 2, 2011
The Washington Post: Alcohol industry battles among itself over the issue of nutrition labels (Sally Greenberg) December 31, 2010
Frederick News Post (MD): LifeSmarts helps teens develop (LifeSmarts) December 30, 2010
New Jersey News Room: Top money scams of 2010 (NCL’s Frau d Center) December 23, 2010
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Safety tips for buying online this busy season (NCL’s Fraud Center) December 15, 2010
The Herald (WA): Do be a giver, but don’t be a chump (NCL) December 13, 2010
The Bob Zadek Sh ow (radio): Debtors are sinners – audio (John Breyault) December 12, 2010
Salt Lake Tribune (UT): Watercooler: Be wary when giving to charity (NCL) December 12, 2010
BioCentury This Week: Peter Pitts of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest and Sally Greenberg of the National Consumers League discuss how both industry and consumer groups need to educate lawmakers (Sally Greenberg) December 12, 2010
ConsumerAffairs.com: Avoid bogus charities this holiday season (Sally Greenberg) December 9, 2010
Star-Telegram (TX): Watch out for fraud when shopping online (NCL’s Fraud Center) December 9, 2010
Washington Examiner (DC): Consumers beware: ‘Tis the season for fraud, rip-offs(John Breyault) November 28, 2010
The Daily Journal (IL): Fix It! Looks at sweepstakes scams and how to avoid being taken (NCL’s Fraud Center) November 20, 2010
The Faster Times: How to avoid holiday scams (NCL) November 19, 2010
FoodBev.com: NCL praises FDA ‘crackdown’ on alcoholic energy drinks (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
Winston-Salem Journal (NC): ABC eases ‘L oko’ removal (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
HuffingtonPost: Country’s clucking about cruelty of cage confinement, food safety risks (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
Clarion Ledger (MS): Cal-Maine plant criticized (Sally Greenberg) November 19, 2010
Change.org: New investigation cracks open more cruelty at top U.S. egg producer(NCL) November 18, 2010
Examiner.com (DC): HSUS reveals undercover investigation of largest egg producer in the US (Sally Greenberg) November 18, 2010
Tampa Bay Business Journal (FL): Fighting the rubber check: effort launched (NCL’s Fraud Center) November 16, 2010
Hot Springs Star (SD): Helping those targeted by fraud (NCL’s Fraud Center) November 15, 2010
DailyComet.com (LA): What’s behind the TV carriage disputes (John Breyault) November 15, 2010
ConsumerAffairs.com: Campaign aims to help consumers avoid food-drug interactions (NCL) November 12, 2010
Chron.com: Cable fears TV viewers will cut the cord (John Breyault) November 12, 2010
USA Weekend: Turn to Twitter for quick customer service< /a> (John Breyault) October 24, 2010
Boston Globe: FCC aims to end cellular ‘bill shock’ (NCL) October 14, 2010
Los Angeles Times: Forbidding cellphone calls on airplanes might protect sanity more than safety (NCL) October 11, 2010
ConsumerAffairs.com: Gold ‘investments’ may not pay off, consumer group warns (Sally Greenberg), October 1, 2010
Los Angeles Times: Consumer czar needs to get tough with banks (Sally Greenberg) September 30, 2010
Today / MSNBC.com: Crooks ‘cram’ phone bills with bogus charges (John Breyault) September 30, 2010
CSPNet: 23 Groups urge EPA to bar 12% ethanol in gasoline (NCL) September 29, 2010
Forbes.com: Consumer groups meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to push for full… (NCL) September, 2010
Jacksonville.com (FL): At-home e-mail offers often fly many red flags (NCL) September 19, 2010
Hawaii Tribune-Herald: LifeSmarts contest open to grades 9-12 (LifeSmarts) September 16, 2010
Livestrong.com: Healthy diet tips for kids (NCL) September 7, 2010
Washington Post: To consumer advocates, Obama’s antitrust enforcement looks like more of the same (Sally Greenberg) September 7, 2010
New York Post: Taking no credit (Sally Greenberg) August 29, 2010
Akron.com (Ohio): Fake check scams getting better (fakechecks.org) August 19, 2010
Forbes: Twelve nasty work-from-home scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) August, 2010
Washington Post: Consumer complaints rise as protection resources dwindle (Sally Greenberg) August 1, 2010
ACJ.com (Atlanta): Get savvy about the cyber market (NCL’s Fraud Center) July 31, 2010
Imperial Valley News (CA): Governor Schwarzenegger announces appointments(NCL Board Member Pastor Herrera, Jr.) July 20, 2010
Nightly Business Report (PBS): Toyota’s pedal problems lead to new legislation(Sally Greenberg) July 14, 2010
Calgary Herald: Group campaigning against Comcast-NBC Universal deal (NCL) July 9, 2010
Des Moines Register: Police investigate rape case in northeast Des Moines (Five Worst Jobs) July 8, 2010
The Detroit News: Calls are on the rise for pay-as-you-go cell phones (John Breyault) July 5, 2010
Smart Money: Microsoft flops: A look back (John Breyault) July 2, 2010
Virtual Worlds News: Advocacy groups call for new COPPA rules (NCL) July 1, 2010
The Frederick News-Post Online: Home-schooled champs (LifeSmarts) June 29, 2010
Drug Store News: NCL: Patients concerned about therapeutic substitution (NCL) June 25, 2010
Philly.com: Criticism rolls in for proposed TV deal (NCL) June 22, 2010
Los Angeles Times: Rivals, consumer advocates criticize Comcast-NBC Universal merger (NCL) June 21, 2010
New York Times: Government cracks down on farmworkers who hire children(CARE Act) June 18, 2010
CBS News: Hidden dangerous link in food chain: New sanitation tests lead to shocking results (Sally Greenberg) May 26, 2010
The Huffington Post: Red Cross cutbacks puts blood safety at risk, workers may strike (Sally Greenberg) May 20, 2010
Washington Post: Staff cuts at Red Cross harm blood supply, coalition says (Sally Greenberg) May 19, 2010
WalletPop: Top 10 scams in 2010 you might get taken by (NCL’s Fraud Center) May 17, 2010
Asbury Park Press (NJ): Are concert ticket fees a rip-off? (Sally Greenberg) May 16, 2010
Kojo Nnamdi Show (DC): Worst summer jobs (Reid Maki) May 13, 2010
Wayne Independent (PA): ‘Hi, Grandma’: imposter tries to bilk woman of funds(NCL’s Fraud Center) May 11, 2010
Hartford Courant (CT): Punching up prepaid savings (John Breyault) May 6, 2010
The Huffington Post: A vital step toward safer food (NCL) May 6, 2010
WalletPop: Student, beware these bad summer jobs (Reid Maki) May 3, 2010
Star-Tribune (MN): Teens test their consumer smarts (LifeSmarts) May 3, 2010
Chicago Tribune: -biz-0503-prepaid-plans–20100503,0,6205097.story” target=”_blank”>Cell phone users increasingly dialing up savings with prepaid plans(John Breyault) May 3, 2010
New York Times: They’re calling almost everyone’s tune (Sally Greenberg) April 25, 2010
U.S. News & World Report: Beware of the latest check scam (fakechecks.com) April 21, 2010
Star-Telegram (TX): Scammers exploit confusion over health care overhaul (John Breyault) April 21, 2010
Los Banos Enterprise (CA): San Luis students to compete in Miami (LifeSmarts) April 16, 2010
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO): Think twice before taking a job selling door-to-door(Child Labor) April 10, 2010
Fosters.com (NH): Tech Center team competes in Life Smarts event (LifeSmarts) April 8, 2010
Eastbayri.com (RI): Barrington team wins ‘March Smartness’ (LifeSmarts) April 6, 2010
ABC News: As more wireless customers choose prepaid, should you? (John Breyault) April 5, 2010
Star Bulletin (HI): Debit cards have downsides (John Breyault) April 5, 2010
InsideBayArea.com (CA): Pack mentality can round up deals (John Breyault) April 1, 2010
Portsmouth Daily Times (OH): Congress passes health care reform (National Consumers League), March 23, 2010
Times Leader (PA): ‘LifeSmarts’ team is best, advances to nationals (LifeSmarts) March 21, 2010
Lamonitor.com (CA): Giving youth wings (LifeSmarts) March 20, 2010
Newport Daily Express (VT): NCCC LifeSmarts team wins states, head to nationals in Miami (LifeSmarts) March 19, 2010
CreditCards.com: 10 places NOT to use your debit card (John Breyault) March 19, 2010
USA Today: Keep food clean (President Emeritus Linda Golodner) March 16, 2010
Hutchnews.com (KS): Students stand out at academic event (LifeSmarts) March 14, 2010
WalletPop: What a fake lottery check cashing scam looks like (NCL’s Fraud Center) March 11, 2010
TODAY MSNBC: New credit law clamps down on campus activity (Sally Greenberg) March 10, 2010
Kypost.com (KY): Mason County High outsmarts them all (LifeSmarts) March 9, 2010
Student-Ready.net (PA): Dallas students advance to national LifeSmarts competition – Citizen’s Voice (LifeSmarts) March 8, 2010
The Union Democrat (CA): School finance lessons pay dividends (LifeSmarts) March 2, 2010
CBS MoneyWatch: Jobs crack-down nabs crooks who con the desperate (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 17, 2010
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Fake check scams led Internet and phone cons (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 17, 2010
WalletPop: Recession-related scams still hot; phony checks top the list of recent report (NCL’s Fraud Center) February 16, 2010
Nightly Business Report (PBS): Toyota’s pickup truck recall (Sally Greenberg) February 12, 2010
Guardian Unlimited: Live Nation/Ticketmaster merger stalled by investigationFebruary 12, 2010
WDAY (Bismarck, ND): Jamestown team wins LifeSmarts February 5, 2010
The Bismarck Tribune : Lifesmarts finals being held in Bismarck February 3, 2010
Woman’s Day: 10 harmful health myths February, 2010
Chicago Sun-Times: Feds quietly OK Ticketmaster, Live Nation merger (Sally Greenberg) January 31, 2010
MTV: Live Nation, Ticketmaster Merger Gets Approval (Sally Greenberg) January 26, 2010
Washington Po st: Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger gets Justice approval (Sally Greenberg) January 26, 2010
Chicago Tribune: Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger gets Justice Department’s approval (Sally Greenberg) January 26, 2010
Los Angeles Times Opinion: Ticketmaster ceases to exist (in name only) (National Consumers League) January 25, 2010
New York Times:Justice Dept. Clears Ticketmaster Deal (Sally Greenberg) January 25, 2010
Law360: Cheerios Labeling Suit Sent Back To Local Court (National Consumers League) January 19, 2010
News Journal (FL): Check groups before donating (National Consumers League) January 15, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Banks take revenge for new consumer rules (Sally Greenberg) January 6, 2010
BusinessWeek: Ten ways to cut health-care costs right now, (National Consumers League) November 28, 2009
The Boston Globe: Consumer group is sour on Ocean Spray labeling (National Consumers League) November 20, 2009
UPI: Teens Urged To Avoid Traveling Sales Crews (Sally Greenberg) November 2, 2009
New York Times: Shortcuts – Losing Out After Winning an Online Auction (Sally Greenberg) October 23, 2009
Associated Press (in Cleveland Plain Dealer): SEC brings charges over ‘free lunches’ (NCL) October 23, 2009
New York Daily News: Don’t get bounced by ‘jackpot’ check (John Breyault) October 19, 2009
Miami Herald: Do homework before starting home business (National Consumers League) October 19, 2009
Chicago Tribune: What the doc doesn’t say: You’re overweight (National Consumers League) October 12, 2009
Williston Daily Herald (ND): Playing it smart: Ray High School students work to keep state title (LifeSmarts) October 12, 2009
StarTribune.com: Lawsuits, new FDA scrutiny in food aisle (Sally Greenberg) October 8, 2009
The Consumerist: Awards: Consumerist Gets Awards, Makes Remarks (National Consumers League) October 2, 2009
Orlando Sentinel: Door-to-door magazine sales get closer look (National Consumers League) September 28, 2009
Hartford Courant: Banks’ changes to overdraft fees aren’t impressive (Sally Greenberg) September 27, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Credit card industry enters a new era (Sally Greenberg) July 31, 2009
Star-Telegram: Want to cut your wireless bill? Maybe prepaid service is for you(John Breyault), July 30, 2009
ABC15 (AZ): Use credit cards? Learn the new rules that affect you (Sally Greenberg) August 20, 2009
Courthouse News Service: Watchdogs Sue Kellogg’s Over Cereal Ads (National Consumers League) August 10, 2009
St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Savvy Consumer column (MO): College is pricey enough; don’t splurge on sending off freshmen (Sally Greenberg) August 8, 2009
ABC 13 Action News (NV): “Tweet” your complaints (John Breyault) August 4, 2009
ABC News’ Elisabeth Leamy: Top 10 Recession-Related Scams (NCL’s Fraud Center) August 3, 2009
The Los Angeles Times (CA): Credit Card Industry Enters New Era (Sally Greenberg) August 2, 2009
Ventura County Star (CA): Scams lure people in down economy (NCL’s Fraud Center) August 2, 2009
Star-Telegram.com (TX): Want to cut your wireless bill? Maybe prepaid service is for you (John Breyault) July 30, 2009
ABC’s Good Morning America: Prescription Switching: Are You Getting the Right Drugs? (Sally Greenberg) July 28, 2009
Congress Daily | National Journal (DC): Senate Panel Probes Paid Blogger Problem(Sally Greenberg) July 22, 2009
Buffalo News (NY): Stay safe while swimming in public pools (Linda Golodner, NCL President Emeritus) July 14, 2009
Consumer Reports (NY): Consumer groups seek warnings on used Chrysler vehicles (National Consumers League) July 10, 2009
Charlotte Observer (NC): Bill would add strength to child labor penalties (National Consumers League) July 1, 2009
Packaging Digest: National Consumers League seeks more accurate wine labeling laws (National Consumers League) July 1, 2009
The Consumerist (DC): Watch Out For The Five Worst Teen Jobs Of 2009 (National Consumers League) June 30, 2009
